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Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

An Ontario court is set to hear a constitutional challenge to a panhandling law that advocates say is grossly disproportionate and infringes the rights of some of the most vulnerable members of society.

Published Feb 6, 2024 at 3:54pm

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Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

The Ontario Superior Court in Toronto is photographed on Monday, May 2, 2022. An Ontario court is set to hear a constitutional challenge to a panhandling law that advocates say is grossly disproportionate and infringes the rights of some of the most vulnerable members of society. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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