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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties
Description
December 12, 2024
Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced legislation that could allow police to dismantle homeless encampments and make it illegal to use “illicit drugs” in public spaces. Additionally, the bill would “enhance penalties for people who deliberately and repeatedly break the law,” resulting in fines of up to $10,000 and six-month prison sentences for repeat offenders.
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | December 12, 2024
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‘It’s like drinking from a firehouse’: Doug Ford struggling to keep up with phone calls from public00:23 | 8 hours ago
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Ford apologizes to First Nations chiefs after suggesting they ‘keep coming hat in hand’ to him03:35 | 9 hours ago
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Missing 3-year-old Quebec child found alive, spotted by drone in Ontario02:07 | June 18, 2025
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Ontario senior unretires due to high cost of living02:55 | June 17, 2025
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‘Lawless society’: Doug Ford says masked men tried to steal vehicle from his home01:05 | June 17, 2025
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‘Dozens’ of staged car accidents, extortion attempts linked to criminal group in Brampton: police04:38 | June 16, 2025
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Miniature cows say ‘I moo!’ at wedding ceremony00:49 | June 9, 2025
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National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa defaced with red paint01:11 | June 9, 2025
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Developing Ontario’s Ring of Fire is the ‘number one priority’ Ford says00:35 | June 3, 2025
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Manitoba wildfires force new evacuations, air quality warnings02:07 | June 2, 2025
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‘His sled was full’: Doug Ford compares Mark Carney to Santa Claus after first ministers meeting00:53 | June 2, 2025
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Canada wildfires: Thousands flee Prairie communities as fires intensify02:06 | June 1, 2025
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Ontario, Saskatchewan sign free trade agreement in effort to boost economy amid Canada-U.S. tensions04:26 | June 1, 2025
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Over 90% of Saskatchewan wildfires ‘caused by human activity’: Premier Scott Moe03:29 | June 1, 2025
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Authorities explain timing, ‘terrorism’ error in Pickering emergency alert02:19 | May 30, 2025
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London, ON police seize approximately $3 million CAD worth of fentanyl; four arrested01:05 | May 29, 2025
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Toronto Restaurant Receives Global Recognition05:09 | May 28, 2025
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Starbucks workers in Ontario ratify first union contracts05:11 | May 15, 2025
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Joly to speak with Honda after it postponed $15B EV investments in Ontario00:34 | May 14, 2025
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Doug Ford announces cut to provincial gas tax, removal of tolls on part of Highway 40701:57 | May 13, 2025
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Lecce announces plan to begin work on Ontario’s 1st small modular nuclear reactor01:13 | May 8, 2025
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Wrongly accused Canadian stuck in Dominican Republic02:11 | May 7, 2025
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | December 12, 2024
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‘It’s like drinking from a firehouse’: Doug Ford struggling to keep up with phone calls from public00:23 | 8 hours ago
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Ford apologizes to First Nations chiefs after suggesting they ‘keep coming hat in hand’ to him03:35 | 9 hours ago
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Missing 3-year-old Quebec child found alive, spotted by drone in Ontario02:07 | June 18, 2025
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Ontario senior unretires due to high cost of living02:55 | June 17, 2025
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‘Lawless society’: Doug Ford says masked men tried to steal vehicle from his home01:05 | June 17, 2025
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‘Dozens’ of staged car accidents, extortion attempts linked to criminal group in Brampton: police04:38 | June 16, 2025
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Miniature cows say ‘I moo!’ at wedding ceremony00:49 | June 9, 2025
-
National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa defaced with red paint01:11 | June 9, 2025
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Developing Ontario’s Ring of Fire is the ‘number one priority’ Ford says00:35 | June 3, 2025
-
Manitoba wildfires force new evacuations, air quality warnings02:07 | June 2, 2025
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‘His sled was full’: Doug Ford compares Mark Carney to Santa Claus after first ministers meeting00:53 | June 2, 2025
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Canada wildfires: Thousands flee Prairie communities as fires intensify02:06 | June 1, 2025
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Ontario, Saskatchewan sign free trade agreement in effort to boost economy amid Canada-U.S. tensions04:26 | June 1, 2025
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Over 90% of Saskatchewan wildfires ‘caused by human activity’: Premier Scott Moe03:29 | June 1, 2025
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Authorities explain timing, ‘terrorism’ error in Pickering emergency alert02:19 | May 30, 2025
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London, ON police seize approximately $3 million CAD worth of fentanyl; four arrested01:05 | May 29, 2025
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Creating a Financial Plan for Retirement05:48 | May 29, 2025
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Marking National Red Shirt Day06:30 | May 28, 2025
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How to Start Your Garden for the Season06:06 | May 28, 2025
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Toronto Restaurant Receives Global Recognition05:09 | May 28, 2025
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Breaking Down the Key Messages of the Speech from the Throne06:25 | May 28, 2025
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Joly to speak with Honda after it postponed $15B EV investments in Ontario00:34 | May 14, 2025
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Doug Ford announces cut to provincial gas tax, removal of tolls on part of Highway 40701:57 | May 13, 2025
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Lecce announces plan to begin work on Ontario’s 1st small modular nuclear reactor01:13 | May 8, 2025
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Wrongly accused Canadian stuck in Dominican Republic02:11 | May 7, 2025
Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties
Description
December 12, 2024
Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced legislation that could allow police to dismantle homeless encampments and make it illegal to use “illicit drugs” in public spaces. Additionally, the bill would “enhance penalties for people who deliberately and repeatedly break the law,” resulting in fines of up to $10,000 and six-month prison sentences for repeat offenders.
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