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AMO Proposes $11 Billion Plan to Address Rising Homelessness in Ontario
AMO warns homelessness could double by 2035 without investment and proposes $11 billion over 10 years focusing on long-term housing solutions.
- The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is pitching an $11-billion, 10-year plan that emphasizes long-term housing over emergency measures, according to a recent report.
- Data suggests homelessness in Ontario has increased significantly, with counts almost 50% higher than in 2021, supporting AMO's call for action.
- In Northern Ontario, homelessness grew by more than 37% last year, AMO's report says the crisis is worsening province-wide, with Northern Ontario among the hardest hit.
- The report warns homelessness will likely double over the next decade and potentially reach 300,000, urging the provincial government to act now.
- AMO's executive director said `It is absolutely not hopeless`, emphasizing the plan's traction despite 'sticker shock'.
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Ontario cities have a plan to end homelessness, but it won't be cheap
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is pitching an $11-billion, 10-year plan that 'prioritizes long-term housing solutions over temporary emergency measures and enforcement-based responses'
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