Two bylaws expected to be voted on at Barrie council Wednesday evening would make it illegal to give food or supplies on city property to those experiencing homelessness. Advocates have been camping out outside Barrie city hall in protest.
Christine Nayler and other homelessness advocates erected tents outside Barrie City Hall this week. Nayler says she hopes housed their presence will raise awareness about the bylaws council is voting on on Wednesday, which advocates strongly oppose.
Nayler is the co-founder of Ryan's Hope, a non-profit corporation that serves those experiencing mental health, addiction and homelessness challenges, named after her son who struggled with mental health challenges and died in 2020 of toxic drug poisoning.The organization serves hundreds of meals each month to those experiencing homelessness.
A broader motion brought forward in May offering staff a slew of options to address homelessness led to the drafting of the bylaws now up for a vote Wednesday. While some councillors voiced concerns, in particular about the piece of the motion related to the distribution of goods, the motion received unanimous support from council.
Other advocacy groups against the bylaws are planning other quiet protests at city hall during the Wednesday night meeting. Faith leaders have also written a letter to councillors indicating the ban would mean they cannot act on their faith.CBC Toronto reached out to all of Barrie council including the mayor on Monday but no one agreed to speak before publication.
The proposed bylaws did not act on other aspects of the motion, which included provisions to increase funding for social services. The City told CBC that staff are still working through several of the items in the motion.Process 'undemocratic,' says former councillor Former Barrie councillor Keenan Aylwin, left, says he thinks the way the bylaws have been brought forward is undemocratic.
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