It's a resolution pushing for more provincial money, and changes to Canada's Criminal Code
A unanimous vote at Thorold city council for a committee to further push the province for more health care funding to address homelessness and addiction.
Councillor Carmen DeRose's motion included Criminal Code of Canada changes to better protect health care workers.
Resident Tyler Robillard, a security professional, says they need the same protection as police officers. "I can't count the number of times I've been assaulted on the job, I've been punched, kicked, threatened with knives, and spat on. Once while dealing with an overdose call, I was attacked by a bystander who wanted to stop me from giving aid."
Local advocate Steven Soos told council he remembers his first time with drugs, and wished he'd never done it.
Robillard says too many people are left waiting for help. "I've seen what's at stake. I've had people thank me with tears, for just being there when nobody else would show up. I've had coworkers leave the industry because they were burnt out, injured, or too afraid to continue. Passing this motion is not about politics."
Soos asked Welland to pass something similar, which it voted against, saying this would duplicate services.
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