A Toronto supervised consumption site, along with individuals who utilize the facility, is contesting a new Ontario law that mandates the closure of 10 such sites by April 1. This legislation, part of the Community Care and Recovery Act, restricts sites from being established within 200 metres of schools and daycares. Advocates argue that these sites, which have played a key role in reducing deaths and overdoses, are necessary for harm reduction amid a shift to abstinence-based treatment. The provincial government has announced investments aimed at transitioning these sites to treatment hubs.
"Safe consumption sites are not a perfect solution, but they are part of the solution. It's something that will minimize deaths and the spread of infectious disease."
"The 10 sites have never had a death and have reversed several thousand overdoses, highlighting their critical role in harm reduction."
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