Kitchener MPP’s homelessness bill heading back to Queen’s Park
Posted Oct 15, 2025 03:57:21 PM.
Last Updated Oct 15, 2025 03:57:27 PM.
With the Ontario Legislature set to begin the fall sitting next week, Kitchener Center MPP Aislinn Clancy was out promoting her private member’s bill, Homelessness Ends with Housing, on Wednesday.
Clancy held a media availability at Kitchener’s A Better Tent City on Ardelt Avenue, where she discussed what her bill contains and why it should be adopted by the provincial government.
Prior to the event, Clancy spoke to 570 NewsRadio and said she’s heard from plenty of constituents and other residents in Ontario, and they all want the province to do something to meaningfully address the homelessness crisis.
“Across the political spectrum, people acknowledge that homelessness is growing. Homelessness is a concern, and there is worry across the province for the impact of homelessness on our neighbours and communities.”
Clancy was asked whether she was worried if the Doug Ford government would simply dismiss her bill because it doesn’t appear to align with their ambitions.
“I don’t think it’s a waste of time. I think every time we put forward good ideas, good solutions, it makes it easier for the next person to adopt these kinds of principles and this kind of policy. I do think we’re moving the needle, and I think my constituents expect me to work across party lines.”
Clancy is hoping that talking about the bill and getting it before more eyes will increase pressure on the province to come up with a better plan.
“I think the public wants the premier to do something, so this pressure really does matter. I’ve had really good chats with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Rob Flack). He’s a really kind gentleman who I think really wants to address this as well. So I do think there is going to be pressure in this next legislative session.”
She went on to say that the public can help ramp up pressure by writing to their local MPP and telling them how important this issue is to the community.
The Ontario Legislature will next sit on Monday, Oct. 20.
