To Solve Homelessness, the Underlying Reasons Must Be Addressed

Police remove encampment supporters as they clear the Lamport Stadium Park homeless camp in Toronto on July 21, 2021. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

Commentary

The scenes were shocking as activists clashed with police officers who were dismantling a homeless encampment in Toronto on July 21. Officers were compelled to use pepper spray and force as activists linked arms and attempted to block the efforts of the police. In the end, 26 activists were arrested and the encampment was removed.