Supervised consumption sites give individuals the opportunity to consume substances while under supervision in an attempt to prevent overdosing. Violent altercations have recently arisen in the vicinity of provincially funded safe consumption sites, and in an effort to protect the communities surrounding them, in particular, the children in those communities, the government has announced the closure of all such facilities that are within 200 metres of schools or child-care establishments. What ensues is the closure of 5 safe consumption sites in the city of Toronto, as well as the closure of 5 other sites located across Ottawa, Kitchener, Thunder Bay, Hamilton, and Guelph. Although these measures may be seen as beneficial for children, the potential outcomes are incredibly dangerous for members of the unhoused community, with several harm reduction workers believing that these site closures will propagate a drug supply that is toxic, and consumption at much higher risks of overdose. In light of the safe consumption site closures, the provincial government has announced that it intends to enact more supportive programs to help individuals recover from their addictions.
For more information, visit this CBC News Article https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-supervised-injection-sites-ontario-restrictions-1.7299398