An Ontario judge has summoned lawyers back to court in a challenge against a law prohibiting supervised consumption sites within 200 metres of schools or daycares. The Neighbourhood Group argues that this law violates constitutional rights, claiming such sites are vital for saving lives. Justice Callaghan, who previously reserved judgment on the case, granted an injunction allowing 10 sites to remain open temporarily. However, government funding is contingent on compliance, leading to closures of nine other sites to transition to new services, while the legal dispute continues.
The Neighbourhood Group argues that the provincial law banning supervised consumption sites within 200 metres of schools violates the Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Justice John Callaghan has requested all lawyers to return to court, sparking speculation about possible developments in the case challenging the recent legislation.
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