‘One-off funding announcements’ not the way to fix homelessness and substance use, says Burlington mayor

A group representing Ontario’s big cities is calling on the province to appoint a minister to lead a plan to tackle homelessness, mental health, and substance use, noting the federal government ‘has not stepped up as promised.’
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks did not reply to a request for comment from Hill Times Health about calls from Ontario’s big city mayors for Ottawa to step up on homelessness, mental health, and substance use.

A new campaign from a group of mayors representing Ontario’s largest cities is demanding the provincial government develop an action plan for homelessness, mental health, and substance use, while also telling the federal government it should be at the table because this is...

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