We are deeply concerned by the Government of Ontario's potential use of the "notwithstanding clause" to evict encampment residents and bypass their protected human rights. These residents are some of the most marginalized people in our society, and this action by the Ontario government would make their already dire predicament worse.
We're joining a growing group of over 70 Ontario Councillors, hundreds of members of the legal community, and thousands of members of the public in calling on ALL of our governments to focus their efforts on finding solutions that meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness, while respecting their rights and dignity - NOT denying them through the notwithstanding clause.
Read our joint statement with the National Indigenous Women’s Housing Network,
@R2HNetwork &
@WNHHNetwork ➜
housingrightscanada.com/join…