rhe youth accessing the shelter are also residents of the neighborhood

our language & policies are rooted in violence.

the more we amplify, even VENERATE, those who speak violence: from Kirk, to Ford, Barrie’s mayor, local anti-shelter neighbours, we are just as violent as the person who committed the murder.

We had 8 min to blitz through so many things, including what supervised consumption sites are (i said it: no free drugs), incarceration, involuntary treatment, "safety" & "public", compassion...

what we need "treatment" from is the harm that state abandonment has done.

Say what you know &/or feel about the housing crisis, why shelters are needed, & that you ultimately support the zoning changes to build shelters!!! If you are submitting something written, ask for your submission be made public record w your contact information redacted. [end]

So pls help: Sign up to depute (in person) or submit a written deputation to support zoning changes & the building of shelters! secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
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This Tuesday Jul 15, Toronto’s Planning & Housing committee will discuss zoning laws for shelters. There are groups of people planning a press conference & loud public opposition to building shelters. Imagine being against shelters while the homelessness crisis balloons. [2/]