The most recent data shows that over 20 per cent of renters are in core housing need, meaning they are unable to find good homes that cost less than 30 per cent of their income and are currently living in homes that are overcrowded, in major disrepair, or which are unaffordable. Many groups are disproportionately affected and face higher than average rates of core housing need, in particular Indigenous people, women-led families, newcomers, lone-parents, racialized individuals, and people with disabilities.
This task group is dedicated to explore ways of providing necessary knowledge and developing innovative solutions for frontline professionals to better support newcomers with access to safe and affordable housing in North York and Toronto.