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Ontario Cuts Funding for Supervised Drug Sites, Sparks Outrage

3/17/2026

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The Ontario government plans to cut funding for supervised drug consumption sites by June 13, including two in Toronto.
Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the move aligns with treatment and recovery goals.
Critics call the decision cowardly and misguided.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association urges prioritizing health and safety for people with addictions.
Some sites may transition to abstinence-based HART hubs.

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The Ontario government plans to cut funding for supervised drug consumption sites by June 13, including two in Toronto.
Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the move aligns with treatment and recovery goals.
Critics call the decision cowardly and misguided.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association urges prioritizing health and safety for people with addictions.
Some sites may transition to abstinence-based HART hubs.