STEVE RUSSELL / TORONTO STAR ) Order this photoToronto’s Shelter, Support and Housing Administration division has been asked to report back on how a city-run housing program guards against vulnerable people being moved into substandard rental homes. Ribble was connected to the unit through the city’s Streets to Homes program, which helps low-income people put a roof over their heads. Paul Raftis, interim general manager of shelter, support and housing, during questions about the positions in committee, agreed the plan was a temporary fix. Also moving to council is proposed framework for Toronto’s emergency shelter system. Street nurse and housing advocate Cathy Crowe says the city has a skewed view on how many people need emergency shelter.

Source: thestar April 13, 2017 23:48 UTC