John Rustad promised to clear tent cities, prohibit drug use in supportive housing and use involuntary care legislation to confine people with addictions. So if people use drugs and are evicted — and there are no tent cities — would they be confined? Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Oct. 10, 2024. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/10/Rustad-Tent-City-Demolition-Plan/

John Rustad promised to clear tent cities, prohibit drug use in supportive housing and use involuntary care legislation to confine people with addictions. So if people use drugs and are evicted — and there are no tent cities — would they be confined? Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Oct. 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/10/Rustad-Tent-City-Demolition-Plan/

Would Rustad’s Tent City Demolition Plan Work

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