#supervised-consumption-sites

#supervised-consumption-sites

Ontario is closing nine supervised consumption sites despite a court injunction allowing temporary operation.

The sites will transition into new homelessness and addiction recovery treatment hubs for increased funding.

Ontario judge calls lawyers back to court regarding the constitutionality of a new law banning consumption sites near schools.

A Toronto consumption site is legally challenging a new Ontario law that will close 10 sites and prevent new ones from opening.

A court ruling temporarily protects 10 supervised drug consumption sites in Ontario, but long-term funding uncertainty poses risks to their operation.

The closure of Toronto's supervised consumption sites could increase drug overdose deaths, necessitating public intervention in overdose emergencies.

Closure of supervised consumption sites could become a major political issue in Ontario's upcoming elections.

Advocates argue that the sites are essential for saving lives and reducing harm.

Toronto's only supervised drug consumption site closed due to safety concerns and provincial legislation, impacting harm reduction services in the community.