Ontario could end homelessness – Doug Ford is standing in the way

January 10, 2025

QUEEN'S PARK — Ontario Greens released the following statement in response to the Association of Ontario Municipalities’ report on the alarming rise of homelessness in Ontario.

“This is a damning report that shows us just how little the Ford government cares about the people of Ontario,” said party leader Mike Schreiner.

“More than 80,000 people in our province are without a place to live, and the Premier has absolutely no plan.

“For less than the amount of money they’re spending on wastefully building Highway 413 and tearing down Ontario Place, this government could end chronic homelessness – but they won’t.

“In Northern Ontario, homelessness has grown by 204% since 2016,” said Ontario Greens Deputy Leader and candidate for Parry Sound–Muskoka Matt Richter. “How much more dire can this situation get before the Premier wakes up and does something about it?”

“Ontario Greens fully support AMO’s calls for long-term housing solutions that would end homelessness in Ontario. We know that the solution to homelessness is housing people and providing low-barrier healthcare supports. Greens will continue to advocate for the deeply affordable, non-market housing solutions we need.”

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