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Feb 11: Harini Sivalingam CCLA on aggressive panhandling court challenge

Roy Green Show

English - February 11, 2024 23:16 - 10 minutes - ★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Ontario Superior Court this past week heard a challenge begun in 2017 against the Safe Streets Act prohibiting panhandling (aggressive) toward a "captive audience" at ATM's or public transit. - Panhandlers at intersections have also been targeted. Could result in up to six months imprisonment.
Guest: Harini Sivalingam. Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
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Ontario Superior Court this past week heard a challenge begun in 2017 against the Safe Streets Act prohibiting panhandling (aggressive) toward a "captive audience" at ATM's or public transit. - Panhandlers at intersections have also been targeted. Could result in up to six months imprisonment.

Guest: Harini Sivalingam. Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

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