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Alan S. Hale

Alan S. Hale

Recent Work by Alan S.

PCs introduce legislation to close safe drug consumption sites

PCs introduce legislation to close safe drug consumption sites

Despite many warnings of unintended consequences, the PCs are moving ahead with closing down 10 facilities across the province
Ford defends circumventing housing requirement for encampment evictions

Ford defends circumventing housing requirement for encampment evictions

It may be unclear where encampment dwellers will be expected to go if they are evicted without other housing options, but Premier Doug Ford promises they won't be left stranded
Mayors accept Ford's 'invitation' to ask for notwithstanding clause

Mayors accept Ford's 'invitation' to ask for notwithstanding clause

After failing to pass a motion earlier this month asking for the notwithstanding clause to deal with encampments, 13 of Ontario's 29 big city mayors are asking Ford directly — at his behest
'We have space': PCs dismiss jail overcrowding while demanding more bail reforms

'We have space': PCs dismiss jail overcrowding while demanding more bail reforms

The PC government is demanding changes to the Criminal Code to make it even harder to get bail and is not sweating the impact on Ontario's overcrowded jails
Ontario First Nations accept $47.8B child welfare deal after intense debate

Ontario First Nations accept $47.8B child welfare deal after intense debate

Not everyone is happy with the agreement but that didn't stop First Nations chiefs from voting for it overwhelmingly.
Helicopters from Ring of Fire road construction disturb hunting: Neskantaga

Helicopters from Ring of Fire road construction disturb hunting: Neskantaga

Neskantaga says low-flying helicopters are disturbing the fall moose hunt, and prove that the Ring of Fire access road projects are not 'low impact'
Addictions Minister: Ontario needs capacity more than forced treatment

Addictions Minister: Ontario needs capacity more than forced treatment

Minister says involuntary treatment should be studied, but increasing the mental health system's capacity has to come first
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