Homeless in Thunder Bay – image taken October 26 2015 – Ontario promised to end homelessness in ten years.

OSHAWA – NEWS – City of Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has released the following statement in response to the December 12, 2024 Premier Ford press conference announcing the Province’s investment of funding and plans to enhance legislative powers for municipalities and police services to address Ontario’s homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis:

“With this announcement, I am optimistic that collectively we are moving towards addressing Ontario’s homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis and providing compassionate services and safety for those who are most vulnerable.

“This announcement signals an important step to providing individuals who are in need with access to safe shelter and a continuum of care as well as ensuring that our parks and public spaces are safe for everyone.

“Oshawa is a strong and resilient city, defined by our compassion and our commitment …