Toronto may begin to close temporary shelters that make up 40% of its capacity
Global News
Over the next 12 months, staff said "up to five temporary sites will be decommissioned."
The City of Toronto could begin to decommission temporary shelter spaces that were set up to help people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A staff report, that will be considered by the city’s economic and community development committee on March 24, set out a timeline to wind down additional supports.
“The sites leased as part of the City’s COVID-19 response were not intended to be used on a permanent basis,” Toronto’s shelter, support and housing administration told Global News.
It estimated 40 per cent of Toronto’s current shelter space comes from its temporary sites.
The plan in the report will not be operational until it has received approval from Toronto councillors.
“This report is not recommending a full return to the pre-COVID situation in the shelter system,” the staff report said.
It recommended extending the lease of all shelters with agreements that expire in 2022 until the end of the year. Over the next 12 months, staff said “up to five temporary sites will be decommissioned.”
The report said 10 spaces will continue to operate “as needed in 2023 and beyond.” Some temporary shelters have agreements into 2024.
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