Ontario to Introduce Tougher Penalties for Public Drug Use, Encampments

Ontario to Introduce Tougher Penalties for Public Drug Use, Encampments
A homeless encampment in Toronto's Alexandra Park on March 20, 2021. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
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Premier Doug Ford says his government is introducing legislation to reduce public drug use and crack down on encampments.

The premier made the announcement at a news conference in Toronto on Dec. 12, the last day of sitting for the legislature until March.