The Municipality of Clarington announced it plans to develop an encampment response strategy.
Clarington is replacing its Parks By-law with a rewritten Public Spaces By-law to modernize how it enforces and responds to encampments in public spaces, ensuring compliance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by connecting people to the supports they need within the regional shelter system, said the announcement.
It said the council also directed staff to develop a protocol that clearly articulates a framework for Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to address encampments in consultation with the Region of Durham and the Durham Regional Police Service to ensure a human-centred, housing-first, health-focused, rights-based approach.
If people see someone in need, they can contact Durham Region’s Outreach Team 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at HomelessHelp@Durham.ca or call 905-666-6239 ext. 5510.
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