The Safer Municipalities Act passed in Ontario aims to clear encampments from public spaces but is criticized for not addressing the root causes of homelessness. While the government plans to invest in additional housing and shelter solutions, critics, including the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), emphasize the need for comprehensive measures addressing affordable housing, mental health services, and income support. They argue that the $50 million allocated is insufficient compared to the estimated $2 billion needed to effectively resolve the homelessness crisis affecting over 80,000 people in the province.
The Safer Municipalities Act provides municipalities and police enhanced tools to remove encampments, but fails to address the root causes of homelessness, critics argue.
Critics assert that the new law does not deliver long-term solutions for homelessness and merely focuses on punitive measures against vulnerable populations.
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