Why has access to washrooms become such an issue?

Access to washrooms is an issue for all municipalities. Over the past few years, access has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing opioid epidemic. It has also been impacted by increasing rates of homelessness. As a result, many businesses have restricted access to their washrooms, which has placed additional demands on public washrooms, including issues related to 24/7 access.

The downtown area, in particular, has experienced challenges in relation to public washroom access.