Housing solves homelessness. Punishing people for being homeless not only doesn't help, it's also incredibly expensive. But that's exactly what Ontario's Bill 6 is proposing.
Across Ontario, we're speaking up to say that the solution to homelessness is housing, not arresting people.
Register here, and we'll get in touch to share information on the rally nearest to you.
Ottawa:
Date: Thursday, May 29th at 1pm
Location: Front doors of City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave.
Speakers:
- Councillor Brockington
- Councillor Troster
- Councillor Carr
- Tina Mallard (Alliance staff, EST)
- Catharine Vandelinde, Options Housing ED
Toronto:
Date: Thursday, May 29th at 11:30 am
Location: Queen's Park (South Lawn)
Speakers:
- Diana Chan McNally, Encampment Justice Coalition
- CCLA (Speaker TBD)
- Jennie Stone, Neighbourhood Legal Services
- Mskwassin Agnew, Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction
- Lyndon Kermack, Toronto Underhoused and Homeless Union
- HAC Toronto (Speaker TBD)
- Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario
Northumberland County:
Date: Thursday, May 29th at 1 pm
Location: MPP David Piccini's constituency office, 117 Peter Street, Port Hope
Kingston:
Date: Thursday, May 29th at 12:00 PM
Location: Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St (across from City Hall)
Waterloo Region:
Date: Thursday, May 29th @ 5 pm
Location: King /Victoria intersection