Tory referred to this when he said there was a 30-per-cent increase in the number of people using the shelter system last month over the year before. Wong-Tam suggested using the Fort York and Moss Park armouries — federal facilities — as shelter spaces. The shelter system has seen increased demand from newcomers, including families, for whom traditional shelter space is limited. Toronto’s emergency shelter system can accommodate about 5,660 people, with an additional 80 spots added each weekend. In February, during the 2017 budget debate at council, Tory voted against a proposal to prevent the elimination of 10 front-line shelter staff positions.

Source: thestar December 03, 2017 20:26 UTC