Downey says the premier is also mulling a motion from the big city mayors' caucus calling on the provincial and federal governments to take on intervenor status in dealing with people living in encampments within municipalities.

Jones said that the municipalities are doing their best to use these funds, but the process for handling them is highly regulated under the Development Charges Act, which dictates exactly how municipalities can collect and spend this money.

Engineers have stopped taking on additional responsibilities outside their normal duties and are enforcing strict work hours, without the unpaid overtime they typically offer. Bhatt said the effects would be seen in delays to government projects within weeks.

Consumers who think they are purchasing a product with a higher THC content may either overuse weaker products in an attempt to achieve the desired effect or suffer unexpected consequences when using products that exceed their tolerance levels

The war has had far-reaching effects around the world and in Canada, including families grieving loved ones who were killed, hundreds of protests resulting in arrests, pro-Palestinian encampments at universities and a spike in reports of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims.

Amin Massoudi, a consultant with Atlas Strategic Advisors Inc., registered this past week to lobby on behalf of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.

The lease ensures that Therme's facility will not host a casino, shopping mall, or condominiums, and the company is required to pay 100 per cent of property taxes to the City of Toronto.

“I’ve spoken to a lot of large city mayors, and they’re all fed up. They want more power to deal with these encampments, and we’re ready to help,” Ford said.