“While supervised injection sites save lives, nearby residents and communities have received the short end of the stick and it is now time to rebalance this debate and protect the dignity and quality of life for all residents,” said Saunders. Saunders concedes that drug injection sites save lives and would like to maintain the city’s support for the program, but promises to take a zero-tolerance approach to needle disposal and street cleanliness. On Toronto’s drug injection sites, Saunders believes they pose a danger to the surrounding community as it is common to see used needles litter the surrounding area. Mark Saunders and Anthony Furey have spoken in-depth about the drug and addiction crisis on the campaign trail while Ana Bailão and Mitzie Hunter have steered away from this issue.įormer Toronto police chief Mark Saunders has released a comprehensive plan to deal with the crisis with a series of announcements concerning the future of Toronto’s drug injection sites, drug legalization and supports for addicts. This issue has drawn a varying level of interest among the mayoral candidates. In 2022, Toronto saw 506 deaths from opioid overdoses, a 269% increase compared to 2015’s 137 opioid overdose deaths. Major cities across the country, including Toronto, have seen an exponential increase in the number of deaths from opioid overdoses. As Toronto’s mayoral campaign enters its final month, candidates have had the opportunity to announce their policy platforms to address the city’s drug and addiction crisis.
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