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.
Seems evident that the exclusive resources being deployed in #DufferinGrove have less to do with supporting unhoused people, and more to do with it being politically expedient for @anabailaoTO. If that seems cynical, then why aren't other encampments receiving the same supports?

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28 Sep
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
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
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21 Jul
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.
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20 Jul
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.
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