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Federal government to bypass Ontario in emergency funding for homeless encampments

Ottawa is preparing to funnel funding directly to Ontario’s municipalities to provide shelter for people living in encampments — which would cut out Queen’s Park from decisions on how the money will be spent and distributed.

Barbara Patrocinio
Barbara Patrocinio
Federal government to bypass Ontario in emergency funding for homeless encampments

Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld