Since the start of the pandemic, the City of Toronto has moved at unprecedented speed to adjust its services for those experiencing homelessness by creating 2,300 spaces in new temporary shelter and hotel programs for physical distancing. In 2020 alone, the City has also referred more than 2,500 people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing through a combination of housing allowances and rent-geared-to-income units, representing a 50% increase over the same period last year. In addition, there are more than 6,000 shelter spaces in the city today.

The City continues working to provide safe and adequate housing to those who need it, and you can learn more through this link.