In case there's any lack of clarity: sanctioning encampments should NEVER be viewed as a solution for homelessness. Brick and mortar and supportive housing need be prioritized. Hard to not logic sanctioning to be a deeply needed mitigation tool. We cant keep hurting each other.
"Right now, 56% of renter households in Ontario cannot afford the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,266). Rising housing costs have a significant impact on low-income households, who may have to choose between putting food on the table and paying the rent." -Quote source: Ontario.ca
"One such dilemma that is now a point of significant debate is the presence of encampments on various types of land, which has revealed the many socioeconomic and legal challenges posed to their residents & those in charge of regulating them"
