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Connections for our Neighbours
Healthcare Providers Against Poverty is a group of healthcare workers who strive to make healthcare provision equitable for all. Since the COVID 19 pandemic started, healthcare has made a large shift towards telephone or virtual access. HPAP members have noticed a worrying trend: those without phones are struggling to get healthcare. Many of our neighbours…
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Stop Encampment Evictions
Across parks in downtown Toronto notices were posted threatening to criminalize individuals who sought safety, community, and shelter in the encampments in Toronto Parks. These threats went in direct contrast to public health recommendations to not displace individuals in encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the third wave upon us and significant shelter outbreaks.…
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Healthcare workers support Khaleel Seivwright’s Tiny Shelters
As healthcare workers, we know there is an immediate need for safe housing, especially during the winter months of a pandemic. Unfortunately in Toronto, the current efforts to provide shelter for our most vulnerable have been inadequate. Shelter spaces are often unavailable or people do not feel safe or comfortable living in them. Ultimately, forcing…
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