Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties
Description
2 hours ago
Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced legislation that could allow police to dismantle homeless encampments and make it illegal to use “illicit drugs” in public spaces. Additionally, the bill would “enhance penalties for people who deliberately and repeatedly break the law,” resulting in fines of up to $10,000 and six-month prison sentences for repeat offenders.
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | 2 hours ago
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Cold case: Police identify dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river03:53 | December 11, 2024
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Trudeau announces $108.5M Ontario school food program deal with province02:34 | November 22, 2024
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10,000+ woolen poppies mark season of remembrance in Ont. town02:51 | November 11, 2024
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Suspects set occupied Richmond Hill movie theatre alight with Molotov cocktail01:10 | November 5, 2024
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Trudeau calls out Poilievre for refusing security clearance amid ‘threats to Canada’04:00 | November 5, 2024
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Police charge 5 in connection with armed bank robberies across Ontario03:22 | October 29, 2024
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‘People are finding it tough’: Ford says gas tax extension will make life more affordable00:59 | October 28, 2024
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | 2 hours ago
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Cold case: Police identify dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river03:53 | December 11, 2024
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‘Really vulnerable:’ Infants at risk amid Ont. spike in whooping cough cases02:04 | December 6, 2024
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Eras Tour: Trudeau shakes it off as Taylor Swift wraps up in Toronto05:48 | November 23, 2024
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Family exiting Ontario town over Christmas light bylaw01:55 | November 23, 2024
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Trudeau announces $108.5M Ontario school food program deal with province02:34 | November 22, 2024
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Boissonnault ‘stepped down’ from Liberal cabinet to clear business dealings allegations: Trudeau03:44 | November 20, 2024
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Heritage overhaul: Centre Block renovations mark major milestone at Parliament Hill02:11 | November 16, 2024
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10,000+ woolen poppies mark season of remembrance in Ont. town02:51 | November 11, 2024
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‘You have to pay your respects’: Canadians solemnly mark Remembrance Day02:21 | November 11, 2024
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties
Description
2 hours ago
Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced legislation that could allow police to dismantle homeless encampments and make it illegal to use “illicit drugs” in public spaces. Additionally, the bill would “enhance penalties for people who deliberately and repeatedly break the law,” resulting in fines of up to $10,000 and six-month prison sentences for repeat offenders.
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