Source: Super Life, Xiaochen

Recently, the "Beggars' Gang" roaming around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has become somewhat rampant.

Netizens have frequently reported on some of the arrogant behavior of female beggars: some are picked up by new cars, others are criticized for laziness and not working, and when they are caught collecting taxpayers' money, they rudely flip the middle finger.

One incident took place in Vaughan, York Region. Mayor Steven Del Duca was alarmed by this situation. On Tuesday (May 13th), he announced that he would propose a motion to urge the government to legislate against such behavior.

In his social media post via the official account @StevenDelDuca, he said, "Last week, @notonjoeswatch released a video showing a beggar getting out of an SUV, holding a sign, and begging at the intersection of Highway 7 and Weston Road. This deeply concerns me."

Although residents of Vaughan are very generous and always ready to help those truly in need, we cannot allow anyone to take advantage of our community's goodwill.

If this indeed happens, it is unacceptable. I have proposed a motion instructing the city staff of Vaughan to report the situation so that we can take action to ensure our community standards are maintained. Let us ensure that Vaughan remains a truly compassionate place where generosity is not abused."

What he mentioned was previously reported by Super Life last week.

A person captured footage of a "street beggar" dressed in black robes stepping out of a brand-new SUV and casually heading towards the street corner to hold up a sign and beg for money! (Review: A brand-new SUV-driving beggar was spotted begging in Toronto!)

The video was filmed near a crossroads in Woodbridge, Vaughan, near Hwy7.

There is a brand-new-looking SUV parked in the lot. After the door opens, two women dressed simply and holding begging signs step out.

After getting out of the car, one of them is clearly prepared and heads straight to the corner, ready to "start work." The other beggar in black is still arranging her "work permit" on the roadside. Seeing she isn't ready yet, her companion goes ahead to "start work."

Last week, another video also went viral on social media.

In the video, a man at a TTC subway station in Toronto criticizes a scarf-wearing beggar behind him, saying, "Receiving $83,000 in welfare annually, free benefits, healthcare, not working herself but asking for money from people like me who work hard, she might be driving a new BMW."

Hearing this, the woman immediately flipped the middle finger and began cursing in English using the F-word~

Beggars in Toronto are no pushovers. Previously, another headscarf-wearing beggar was seen harassing people eating at the food court in Eaton Center, asking for donations.

After being recorded, she also flipped the middle finger to the camera, revealing a large diamond ring on her finger.

In addition, there are now too many beggars on GTA streets, becoming almost a daily occurrence. At intersections, plazas, outside Costco, parking lots... they seem to be everywhere.

Torontonians are already quite annoyed by this phenomenon, with criticism flooding online. Some netizens have also offered advice to the mayor of Vaughan~

"Every asylum seeker is doing the same thing, and the scale is growing larger. These people should be expelled."

"My good mayor."

"The only option: expulsion"

"Send them to Brampton!"

"Make begging illegal. A few years ago, Toronto passed a law banning window washing for money. Or make them fill out tax forms and report all income so that York Region can recover the welfare payments given to them."

However, some netizens commented, "From a legal perspective, nothing can or should be done."

"This happens everywhere, not just in Vaughan."

"Markham should also take similar measures. There are many beggars around various properties, mosques, and churches along the roadsides here."

What do you think?

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