The organizer of an event held Thursday in Timmins to honour victims of the toxic drug crisis says the Ontario government should repeal an act passed in June that gives police greater powers to clear encampments.

Christianne Blain, professor at the School of Community Services at Northern College, led the proceedings at International Overdose Awareness Day at the Anti-Hunger Coalition.

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The global event remembers those who have died from the toxic drug supply, acknowledges the grief of the family and friends impacted by their loss, and calls for change.

Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau spoke to the assembled, which included service providers who support individuals struggling with addiction.

Attendees also heard from people with lived experience of addiction who urged

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