Peel’s New Coordinated Homeless Encampment Policy Launch Backed by City of Brampton
New ‘no encampment zones’ will speed up removal of at-risk shelters in Mississauga and Brampton
Brampton Welcomes Provincial Support for Encampments and Public Safety
Brampton’s proactive measures, including its Encampment Protocol, address homelessness and addiction through coordinated cleanup efforts, enhanced security, and advocacy for compassionate interventions like involuntary treatment as a last resort. The City of Brampton welcomes Ontario’s new Safer Municipalities Act, 2024, which strengthens enforcement and allocates $75.5 million for shelter expansion and affordable housing.
Brampton Commends Ontario’s Efforts to Tackle Homelessness, Addiction, and Encampments
Local efforts and calls to action to address encampments – response from Premier Ford
Regional Councillor Rowena Santos has been advocating for months to address encampments and their impact on Brampton residents, particularly along the Etobicoke Creek Trail. Premier Doug Ford’s recent response pledges new measures to support municipalities, including investments in mental health, addiction recovery, and homelessness prevention, along with enhanced legislative tools to manage encampments.
Safe Public Spaces for All
Brampton is committed to exploring practices, addressing key challenges, and identifying critical gaps in managing encampments ensuring safe spaces for all. Through proactive solutions, the city aims to support vulnerable residents and improve public spaces for all.
Brampton Mayor’s Proposal for Forced Addiction Treatment Sparks Backlash from Mental Health Experts
Growing encampments prompt Ontario mayors to call for forced treatment
BROWN: Involuntary care can stop overdose deaths and save lives
‘Old approach isn’t working’: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown pushes for involuntary treatment for severe addiction
