During his weekend trip to Barrie, Ontario, Ontario Premier Doug Ford went on a tour of the city’s homeless camps with Mayor Alex Nuttall. In a Facebook post shared by Nuttall on Sept. 20, the two can be seen visiting the sites.Nuttall called for provincial support earlier this month after declaring a state of emergency over the encampments, citing concerns over public safety.
On Facebook, Nuttall said he and Ford specifically toured Milligan’s Pond, and discussed the need for municipalities to enforce bylaws and address issues like mental health, addiction and affordable housing.
Nuttall went on to say that all levels of government must work together to deal with the situation in Barrie. The city has cleared some encampments, but Nuttall said it could take months to clear those remaining.
Ford joined Barrie mayor in visiting homeless encampments
