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Ontario consumption sites face closure amid funding debate

Nine supervised drug consumption sites slated for transition as province strips funding

· 1 min read · HOC Calgary Desk

Ontario is moving forward with closures of supervised drug consumption sites, sparking fear and anger among some residents and health advocates. Nine existing sites throughout the province have been approved for transition following the government's decision to remove funding. The Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre in Toronto is among the facilities facing change. The closure plan has prompted significant concern from harm reduction advocates about impacts on vulnerable populations.