Homelessness in Toronto has more than doubled in the past three years, with more than 15,000 residents reported as being without housing in the fall of 2024, according to a recently released city survey.
Last year’s figure of 15,418 illustrates a marked increase in homeless individuals compared to 2021 when 7,347 were reported, according to the 2024 Street Needs Assessment homelessness survey.
The proportion of homeless refugee claimants surveyed also jumped between 2021 and 2024, surging from 13 percent to more than 50 percent, said the report released on July 7.
The uptick in homelessness can be linked to several factors, but a lack of affordable housing was the most common reason cited, the city said….