Ontario, Region of Waterloo appeal court decision blocking Kitchener encampment removal (opens original article in a new tab)

Ontario and the Region of Waterloo are appealing a court decision that blocked the removal of a homeless encampment in Kitchener, citing the need for a transit hub. The court ruled the bylaw allowing removal violated Charter rights due to lack of alternative shelter options.

• Ontario and Region of Waterloo appeal court decision blocking removal of Kitchener homeless encampment
• Court ruled bylaw allowing encampment removal violated Charter rights
• Bylaw deemed unconstitutional as no alternative shelter sites were available