Panhandling

• ‘A dangerous situation’: Ontario mayor outlines city effort to curb panhandling

  It is not uncommon to roll up to an Ontario intersection these days and see someone asking for money or food. One city has posted signs in an effort to put an end to panhandling.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2025
  
• Court strikes down parts of Ontario panhandling law as unconstitutional

  The case was launched in 2017 by the Fair Change legal clinic against the Safe Streets Act, the second constitutional challenge against the law that has been in force since 2000.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2024
  
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• Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning ‘aggressive’ panhandling

  An Ontario court is set to hear a constitutional challenge to a panhandling law that advocates say is grossly disproportionate and infringes the rights vulnerable people.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2024
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• New signs in Barrie discouraging panhandling an unwelcome sight for advocates

  Signs dissuading people from giving money to panhandlers in Barrie are string up some questions, following other controversial moves to try and address homelessness.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
• Executive director of Downtown Kingston BIA speaks to letter discouraging panhandling

  The new executive director of the Downtown Kingston BIA faced backlash for an introductory letter that asked businesses to discourage customers from giving money to panhandlers.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
• Maple Ridge city council votes to adopt ‘aggressive’ panhandling ban

  Anyone who breaks the "Safer Streets Bylaw" could be on the hook for a fine of $100.

  Nov 12, 2019
• ‘This problem has been getting worse’: RCMP increasing police presence in Moncton’s downtown

  Eric Larose, the manager of Codiac's Community Policing Unit, says the idea for a 'crime prevention awareness' initiative was sparked by complaints from local businesses.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2019
• Scott Thompson: Should you give to a panhandler, or an organization that can help them?

  Is it government's place to tell citizens who they can — and can't — donate to? Scott Thompson has more.

  Commentary

  Sep 19, 2019
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• Burlington will not issue fines to drivers who give money to panhandlers

  An idea to ticket drivers who hand over cash to panhandlers at busy intersections will not be pursued by the city of Burlington.

  Sep 18, 2019
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• Panhandlers on Salmon Arm sidewalks may be fined $50, thanks to new bylaw

  Salmon Arm has become the latest B.C. municipality to impose a fine on people asking for money on city streets.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2019