"We are experiencing a housing crisis and homelessness crisis that requires immediate emergency attention," Coun. Later this morning housing and homeless advocates along with two Toronto city councillors will announce a campaign to push this city to declare a state of emergency over housing and homelessness. Request the province establish an intergovernmental table tasked with addressing the housing and homelessness crisis in Toronto. Homes First runs the Strachan House, which houses 88 clients in need of high support, as well multiple emergency respite sites, emergency shelters and housing sites. Homes First's housing sites have adopted a philosophy of supportive housing on a "continuum of need."

Source: CBC News January 22, 2019 16:40 UTC