Victoria

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[Victoria @vlu1907]

@Vampire_Apple02 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (3/3) In this situation, the rights of the homeless may by violated, but the safety and security of the general public may be violated as well. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

S. 7 of the Charter states that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security. If we let the encampments continue, are we not infringing on the security of others that want to use the park? #OJENROEJSP22
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[Victoria @vlu1907]

@Vampire_Apple02 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (2/3) To compare, mandatory mask mandates violate the freedom of expression, but it is justified because of the health of the general public. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@Vampire_Apple02 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (1/3) I agree that privilege should not determine your rights. However, the law has to consider the well-being of the majority. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (2/2) When being near said services are not possible, the city provides the necessary funds for transport to access them. There is no such support when people live in encampments. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (1/2) What will privacy or encampments do to help people out of homelessness? As stated in the Poff v. City of Hamilton judgement [162], shelters are built to be near services that individuals are able to use. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (2/2) TLDR: the government is already in the process of providing more space for homeless people. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@CentralPeelLaw @griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw (1/2) While encampments obviously still exist, they have become fewer since 2020, and according to Steve Hasselman, Park Superintendent, more permanent solutions are being implemented. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@tl__03 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw The concern for COVID-19 does not go away in encampments. In fact, there are many sanitation issues, such as “the lack of ready access to clean running water… a primary defence against the spread of COVID-19” (Poff v. CIty of Hamilton, 190). #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@griffinslaw22 (2/2) This standard isn't possible in encampments, which leads to more crime, ultimately endangering the people that live there. It’s not only for the safety of the general public, but of the people that live in the encampments as well. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ (2/2) Petty crimes and overall sanitation of public parks have been impacted, thus impacting the security of those around them. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@griffinslaw22 @OJEN_ROEJ (1/2) This is a legal issue, where law applies to all. The Poff v. Hamilton judgement touches on the increase in crime and the intimidation that citizens feel. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@Musheerah13 @OJEN_ROEJ (2/2) The encampments that we see are unsanitary and dangerous, with evident increase in crimes in those areas. #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@Musheerah13 @OJEN_ROEJ (1/2) In the Poff v. City of Hamilton judgement, it states that "there is no waitlist for the housing opportunities available in the City of Hamilton" (214). #OJENROEJSP22 @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw

[Victoria @vlu1907]

of others that wish to use it for its intended recreational purpose.

[Victoria @vlu1907]

City of Toronto municipal bylaw 608-9 states that public parks can not be allowed to be used for non-recreational purposes. Recreational purpose is defined to be activities that relate to hobbies. Living in said park is against this bylaw, and is infringing on the public property

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@eskimmin This is hilarious and so us you’re right.

[Victoria @vlu1907]

@sebm2431 @ProvostLaw Go seb!