Ontario proposes fast-tracking drug consumption site bill, skipping public hearings | CBC News
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The Ontario government has proposed a bill to close 10 supervised consumption sites without public hearings, which critics argue is anti-democratic.
Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced the consumption site closure in August, highlighting the government's urgency to pass the bill while limiting public input.
Lorraine Lam, an outreach worker, criticized the government's decision, emphasizing the importance of public hearings in understanding the bill's impact on the community.
The government's move to fast-track this bill amidst speculation of an early provincial election raises concerns about transparency and public involvement.
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