SDC is honoured to join 60+ organizations working across Ontario to form the Encampment Justice Coalition. Together, we’ve written to Ontario's Premier asking his government to rescind Bill 6, the Safer Municipalities Act.Ontario's homelessness crisis is out of control. Something needs to be done — but it shouldn’t include punishing people forced to live in encampments. They have nowhere else to go. Bill 6, taken directly from failed American policy, won’t make anyone any less homeless. Keep reading to see how you or your organization can join the coalition.
Bill 6 treats homeless people like criminals. It proposes six months of jail time and an impossible $10,000 fine for homeless people living outdoors. It will hurt people and greatly increase policing and prison costs — paid for by your taxes. All while American tariffs continue to make life harder and less affordable for everyone. To address encampments, Ontario must commit to proven solutions that respect people’s human rights — especially safe, affordable housing. Homeless people don't need to be punished — they need affordable housing.
Join us in telling the province to rescind Bill 6!
- Read the full letter: tinyurl.com/EJC-Bill6
- Join the coalition as an organization: tinyurl.com/3fnc3e9b
- Sign the petition as an individual: tinyurl.com/RescindBill6
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