Mike Schreiner, the leader of the Ontario Greens, has criticized Premier Doug Ford for dismissing supervised consumption and treatment services as ineffective, labeling his remarks as a personal opinion rather than evidence-based. Schreiner argues that Ford’s stance undermines the rights of substance users to receive accessible healthcare, warning that the closure of these services could lead to increased mortality, disease, and public health crises. He urges the Premier and the Minister of Health to reconsider these cuts and invest in harm reduction strategies to support those struggling with addiction across Ontario.
