In 2023 the City of Barrie proposed a motion to introduce a bi-law to forbid helping anyone in any way on public land through the provision of food, clothing, shelter or medical care. There was a significant outcry against this bi-law and Council sent it back for review. However, on Wednesday October 1st 2025, without any public consultation, it passed three readings at the same meeting.
Please see the attached poster for details of a planned protest of this bi-law on Sunday October 19th at 2:00 p.m. at the Spirit Catcher in Downtown Barrie. We seek to show love and compassion over division and condemnation.
Praying for a good turnout in a show of support for our most vulnerable neighbours. Please join us. Make a sandwich. Bring a bottle of water. Give and receive!
