Ottawa Mission CEO fires back at Ford encampment comments [Video]

The CEO of the Ottawa Mission is responding to controversial comments made this week by Premier Doug Ford about those living in homeless encampments that received swift blowback from advocates.

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During a news conference on Monday, Ford railed against those living in encampments, suggesting that “healthy,” unhoused people need to “start working.”

“If you’re healthy, get off your A-S-S and start working like everyone else is,” the premier said Monday while responding to a question about affordable housing waitlists.

“Get an application and drop it off at one of these companies and start working.”

Ford has stood behind his words but clarified his comments, telling reporters that he is committed to taking care of people who need further support.

The comments were met with anger by housing advocates and members of the opposition. Following the news conference, NDP leader Marit Stiles called the premier’s …