The bill proposed by Ontario's government aims to shut down ten supervised consumption sites perceived as too near educational institutions, impacting critical harm reduction services.
Health-care workers and advocates raised alarms about the potential fatalities that might arise from the closures, expressing a profound concern for those who rely on these services.
Ontario's shift from harm reduction to an abstinence-based model signals a significant policy change, which may not align with the needs of individuals with substance-use disorders.
The introduction of 19 new 'homelessness and addiction recovery treatment hubs' reflects a pivot towards a different approach in addressing substance use without focusing on harm reduction.
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