SDC is extremely concerned that the Safer Municipalities Act tabled by Premier Ford seeks to punish people for being homeless instead of providing the safeguards and supports they actually need: housing, rent control, income security, and a continuum of mental health and addiction support for those who need it.
We stand with local community groups opposing this legislation, which came after weeks of escalating efforts to criminalize people who are unhoused. Keep reading to learn how you can show your solidarity, and to view a timeline of events surrounding this legislation.
Want to Show Your Solidarity?
We all need to rally our elected officials to oppose the Safer Municipalities Act and ensure it is replaced with a more compassionate and comprehensive plan.
- Share the letters from WR Drug Action Team, WR Yes In My Back Yard (WRYIMBY), and FightBack! KW with your MPPS, or use Homes, not Handcuffs to have a letter sent on your behalf.
- Submit your feedback via this public input link created by the Ontario governemnt; deadline for feedback is January 13, 2025.
A Timeline of Events:
Given everything that happened in the weeks before and after the Safer Municipalities Act was introduced, we've created a timeline to show where responses from SDC and other community groups fit in. Click on the images below to pull up a pdf with clickable links!