Ontario Premier Doug Ford faced backlash for suggesting homeless individuals should find jobs to escape poverty.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford faced backlash for suggesting that homeless individuals should find jobs to escape poverty. During a press conference, he stated that those who are "young and healthy" should work, while acknowledging support for those with health issues. Critics, including NDP and Liberal leaders, labeled his remarks as out of touch. Additionally, Ford plans to challenge a court ruling supporting homeless encampments on public land, without addressing affordable housing solutions.
September 24, 2024
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