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@Vampire_Apple02 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (3/3) In this situation, the rights of the homeless may by violated, but the safety and security of the general public may be violated as well. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@vlu1907 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw @OJEN_ROEJ #ojenroejsp22 I agree with your point however getting rid of encampments would violate that same section for the homeless living in them. Your home and income do not determine whether the Charter applies to you or not.

S. 7 of the Charter states that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security. If we let the encampments continue, are we not infringing on the security of others that want to use the park? #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@Vampire_Apple02 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (2/3) To compare, mandatory mask mandates violate the freedom of expression, but it is justified because of the health of the general public. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@Vampire_Apple02 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (1/3) I agree that privilege should not determine your rights. However, the law has to consider the well-being of the majority. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (2/2) When being near said services are not possible, the city provides the necessary funds for transport to access them. There is no such support when people live in encampments. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@vlu1907 @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw and what about providing help to get people out of homelessness? this issue is getting larger and if we only have beds for people to sleep in, we forget security (sec 7) . encampments allow people to have privacy (which doesnt exist in shelters) #OJENROEJSP22

The comfort and feelings of the privileged should not trump the safety and right to life of the marginalized. @OJENROEJSP22

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (1/2) What will privacy or encampments do to help people out of homelessness? As stated in the Poff v. City of Hamilton judgement [162], shelters are built to be near services that individuals are able to use. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (2/2) TLDR: the government is already in the process of providing more space for homeless people. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@vlu1907 @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw This solution would be great if they had enough capacity. The ESN reported that Toronto saw over 100,000 households on a waitlist for social housing in 2019. (Source: encampmentsupportnetwork.com) @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJSP22

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (1/2) While encampments obviously still exist, they have become fewer since 2020, and according to Steve Hasselman, Park Superintendent, more permanent solutions are being implemented. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@tl__03 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw The concern for COVID-19 does not go away in encampments. In fact, there are many sanitation issues, such as “the lack of ready access to clean running water… a primary defence against the spread of COVID-19” (Poff v. CIty of Hamilton, 190). #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

According to Dr. Wiwcharuk, “the increased risk of contracting COVID-19 in congregate settings like shelters is “well documented” and is another reason some people will avoid staying in shelters.” (2/2) #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@griffinslaw22 (2/2) This standard isn't possible in encampments, which leads to more crime, ultimately endangering the people that live there. It’s not only for the safety of the general public, but of the people that live in the encampments as well. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ (2/2) Petty crimes and overall sanitation of public parks have been impacted, thus impacting the security of those around them. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

Despite tent encampments being illegal, it is important to consider that the law does not always align with morality. To have a functioning prescriptive society, we must consider supporting financially disadvantaged citizens. @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJSP22

@griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ (1/2) This is a legal issue, where law applies to all. The Poff v. Hamilton judgement touches on the increase in crime and the intimidation that citizens feel. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

@Musheerah13 @OJEN_ROEJ (2/2) The encampments that we see are unsanitary and dangerous, with evident increase in crimes in those areas. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

The city does not provide enough housing or assistance to those who are in need and by evicting them from their tent encampments as well, we are leaving thousands of people with absolutely no where to go. @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJSP22

I believe the city should not have the ability to evict those living in tent encampments. The law should be changed. @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJSP22

@Musheerah13 @OJEN_ROEJ (1/2) In the Poff v. City of Hamilton judgement, it states that "there is no waitlist for the housing opportunities available in the City of Hamilton" (214). #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

of others that wish to use it for its intended recreational purpose.

City of Toronto municipal bylaw 608-9 states that public parks can not be allowed to be used for non-recreational purposes. Recreational purpose is defined to be activities that relate to hobbies. Living in said park is against this bylaw, and is infringing on the public property

@eskimmin This is hilarious and so us you’re right.

@vlu1907 This is so us

@sebm2431 @ProvostLaw Go seb!