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Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026

Timeline

  1. Closure Deadline

    Final date for affected sites to cease provincial-funded operations.

  2. Funding Withdrawal

    Official notification of funding termination for seven specific sites.

  3. Legislation Introduced

    Provincial government introduces the Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act.

  4. Policy Announcement

    Ontario announces new restrictions on supervised consumption sites near schools.

Stories mentioning HART Hubs 1

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Ontario Defunds Seven Supervised Consumption Sites in Major Policy Shift

The Ontario government has officially terminated funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites, citing proximity to schools and a shift toward recovery-focused treatment models. This move marks a significant pivot in the province's harm reduction strategy, prioritizing public safety and long-term addiction recovery over supervised use.

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