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
December 12, 2024
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 | December 12, 2024
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | December 12, 2024
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How a Toronto company sorts foreign cash for charities02:17 | December 31, 2024
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Thieves use construction machinery in Toronto bank heist01:45 | December 31, 2024
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Ontario dentist with U.S. conviction has licence revoked01:43 | December 18, 2024
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Theodore Too, beloved Canadian tugboat, partially sinks in Ontario port01:07 | December 18, 2024
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Toronto ISIS suspect faces war crime charges in Canadian first00:49 | December 18, 2024
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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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Ontario storm: Cottage country still digging out of massive snowfall02:43 | December 2, 2024
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New Feed Ontario report highlights record food bank usage01:42 | December 2, 2024
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Ford government faces accountability questions over hasty fall sitting03:12 | November 30, 2024
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Ontario rolls out new commercial to tug on U.S. heartstrings06:15 | November 30, 2024
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties
Description
December 12, 2024
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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