NEWS – June 7, 2023

TORONTO – Anthony Furey spoke on Wednesday in front of a Kensington Market school that has faced hardships due to the drug crisis playing out on our streets.

This is a vibrant and caring community that has had to endure so many difficulties recently because of what’s happening on our streets,” Furey said, standing in front of the school on Bellevue Avenue. A homeless tent encampment sits metres away from the school.”

“Small children are being screamed at and sworn at, an open discarded needle box has been placed on the sidewalk near the school and human feces is regularly in the path of these kids,” Furey said. “It’s just not right. Our children deserve better. School administrators and parents tell me they are beyond frustrated at what’s happened to their community and the lack of action from city hall.”

Furey has previously said he will phase out drug injection sites and replace them with treatment centres. He will also clear out tent encampment from parks and other inappropriate spots.

“We’re a compassionate society but we can’t let our children continue to be exposed to these scenes,” Furey said. “As Mayor of Toronto, and as the father of three small kids, I will halt this sad decline and turn this city around.”

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