Overview

• Ontario's proposed bill will close 10 supervised consumption sites located within 200 meters of schools and daycares by March 31, 2025.
• The legislation requires municipalities to seek provincial approval for new consumption sites and participation in the federal safer supply program.
• An internal review by Ontario's Ministry of Health found that supervised consumption sites decrease overdose-related deaths and do not increase local crime.
• Health experts and advocates argue that closing these sites will result in more overdose deaths and harm to communities.
• Ontario plans to invest $378 million in new homelessness and addiction recovery treatment hubs, which will not include consumption services.