Homeless encampments present a growing challenge for municipalities, traversing issues of governance, public policy, and community welfare. IPE's Paralegal, Ashlyn Steele, will delve into the legal and practical complexities of managing encampments through analyses of three landmark court cases. 
 
Key Topics:

  • Legal and practical implications of managing homeless encampments.
  • Municipal obligations under Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  • Strategies for balancing public safety with accessible shelter requirements.
  • Effectiveness of bylaws and lessons from key court cases.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of municipal obligations under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, specifically Section 7, while learning strategies to balance these responsibilities with public safety concerns.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, April 3rd
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
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Meet Ashlyn Steele

Ashlyn is a Paralegal with the Risk Management Services Department. She has worked for Intact Public Entities since 2023 and has experience working in the legal field as a Paralegal since 2015. Ashlyn is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and has been appointed to act as a Notary Public in Ontario. 

Ashlyn specialized in Worker’s Compensation insurance claims, appearing before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. Her focus at Intact Public Entities is to provide contract and legal reviews, prepare and research articles for the risk management centre of excellence, provide information on legislative changes, and prepare webinars.