TORONTO – Shouts and chants rained down upon politicians at the Ontario legislature Monday as the government passed a housing bill that critics say makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants.
Queen’s Park security eventually cleared the public gallery in order to complete the final vote on Bill 60.
Premier Doug Ford told the yelling crowd to “go find a job.”
Members of ACORN Canada, a tenant advocacy group, were kicked out after chanting “people over profits” at the time of the vote.
The organization says the bill accelerates evictions and strips tenants of their ability to defend themselves.
Housing Minister Rob Flack says the province is restoring balance in the landlord-tenant system and maintains tenant protection.
