"Michael DeForge, who was at the park Wednesday to support encampment residents, says a group of Toronto police officers and security guards removed residents and took about seven tents early in the morning. In an email to CBC Toronto, Toronto police confirmed officers attended the park Wednesday morning. The City of Toronto also confirmed their staff were on site."
"DeForge says the removal of the encampment sabotages the conversations residents were having with Toronto's homelessness support staff. City vehicles removed tents and people's belongings from the park, and city security were seen standing next to the area that was cleared on Friday and surrounded by a fence. Tensions had been high between encampment residents and municipal staff in recent weeks after the city issued trespass notices as it stepped up pressure to clear the park."
City of Toronto crews cleared a homeless encampment at Dufferin Grove Park for a second time after a small group rebuilt tents removed on Friday. Police officers, security guards and city staff attended the park and removed residents and about seven tents early Wednesday morning. City vehicles removed personal belongings and a fenced-off cleared area remained. Tensions rose after the city issued trespass notices and increased pressure to clear the park. The city reports outreach staff and community partners offered access to indoor spaces, housing and supports, with services available 24/7 and placements arranged for many residents.
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