‘Important precedent’ set in ruling on s. 7 Charter rights of encampment residents, amicus says

By Amanda Jerome (February 3, 2023, 12:51 PM EST) -- In a precedent setting decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that a Regional Municipality of Waterloo bylaw which prohibits “erecting any type of structure, including a tent,” on region-owned property violates the s. 7 Charter rights of unhoused individuals who built an encampment on the property....