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Homelessness in Toronto Has More than Doubled Since 2021, According to Latest Street Needs Assessment

TORONTO, CANADA, JUL 7 – Homeless population rose from 7,300 to over 15,400 since April 2021, with 10% living outdoors despite expanded shelter capacity, city data shows.

  • According to the City of Toronto, the homeless population doubled from about 7,300 in April 2021 to over 15,400 last October, based on the October 23, 2024 point-in-time count.
  • The homelessness spike in Toronto results from income, housing, health, and substance use issues, with 41% losing housing due to insufficient income.
  • Support programs have expanded, with shelter capacity up 60% since 2021, and 1,078 outdoor individuals referred into shelters in 2024, primarily in Toronto and East York.
  • Shelter demand exceeds capacity despite expansion, prompting 45 new front-line hires to address strain.
  • In response to Toronto's homelessness doubling over 3.5 years amid systemic challenges, the city’s five-year plan includes building new housing, shelters, and conducting annual street needs assessments with targeted investments.
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Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

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