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We knew that a better approach to supporting people was happening in #DufferinGrove #encampment. But to @anabailaoTO's comments, this park *is* receiving preferential treatment vs. Moss Park, other parks. This approach must be applied everywhere. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
I'm also obligated to point out @anabailaoTO's voting record at @TorontoCouncil on June 8. Bailao voted against @JoshMatlow's motion to make shelter safer, and for @stephenholyday's motion of achieving "zero encampments." 
Most importantly, @anabailaoTO voted against adopting a collaborative approach to working with #encampment residents as presented by @m_layton — the very approach now being used exclusively in her ward.
On Oct. 1, @TorontoCouncil resumes!
There are two inquiries into #encampment evictions on the agenda, beginning with @kristynwongtam's administrative inquiry. Answers to the Cllrs questions are due at Council — although how transparent will they be? app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgen… /1
There are two inquiries into #encampment evictions on the agenda, beginning with @kristynwongtam's administrative inquiry. Answers to the Cllrs questions are due at Council — although how transparent will they be? app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgen… /1
The second item is @m_layton and @JoshMatlow's excellent motion requesting a public inquiry into #encampment evictions by a judge of the Superior Court of Ontario. The public can and should write letters of support for this motion ahead of Oct. 1. app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgen… /2
Additionally, Council will once again consider multi-tenant housing, which represents one of the only affordable housing options for low-income and unhoused people, including #encampment residents. This motion must pass. app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgen… /3
A new dawn at Lamport Stadium for day two of #encampment removal. Horse-mounted officers already here. We need bodies.
Bustling. Residents and volunteers preparing for the day. Police drone already hovering overhead.
Hi, drone!
It's happening today: #encampment eviction. Members of the public: residents have not requested defence. Watch this space for now, but stay home.
Clearly dozens of officers and security already, plus kettling fences, eight horses. Not a response to "protestors," as @JohnTory might claim.
So far two arrests. Otherwise fairly quiet, as far as state violence can be.
Come to Trinity Bellwoods. #encampment supporr/defense needed. Dozens of cops, security on standby. Fences being erected, stopping people from entering the park. 2 helicopters, 1 drone, horses. No spaces available indoors, according to S2H.
Bulldozers on standby, intel base for eviction operation on top of Bellwoods Community Centre. Thing is, #Toronto is waking up; if they clear now, everyone will see. CBC News, other crews here.
People have a right to choose what feels safest for them. Moreover, they have a right to be safe: a congregate setting, being placed in a shelter-hotel alone with a stranger isn't safe. Declare a moratorium on #encampment evictions.
Shelter-hotels should also not be allowed to service restrict residents and turn them out on to the street. If the goal is indeed to bring people into "safe, indoor spaces" as the City claims, then keep them indoors. Provide what folks need to feel and be safe once they're there.
The criminal justice system has more of a process with people than homelessness services that are unaccountable for when they turn people outside, and even restrict them for a week, a year — sometimes "for life," meaning no end date.
