The government approved nine drug consumption sites to transition to 'homelessness and addiction recovery hubs,' marking a shift from harm reduction to treatment-focused policies.
Minister of Health Sylvia Jones announced plans to open 19 treatment hubs and 375 supportive housing units, totaling $378 million in planned costs.
Harm reduction advocates condemned the closure of supervised consumption sites, warning that it will drive drug use into public spaces and put lives at risk.
With over 2,600 overdose deaths in Ontario in 2023, critics highlight that the closures may exacerbate the ongoing opioid crisis.
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