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'The world is meant for all of us': The people living Toronto's homelessness crisis

The board of CASA condos at 33 Charles Street East sued Sanctuary Ministries, alleging `illicit, disruptive, interfering and egregious conduct`, while Greg Cook declined to comment, recent court filings show.
Rising homelessness driven by housing costs and stagnant supports has increased from fewer than 8,000 in 2021 to over 15,000 earlier this month, while the Ontario Municipalities Association reports 80,000 in 2024.
During November and December visits, The Canadian Press found Sanctuary Ministries Toronto has served community participants with meals, showers, medical care, and winter supplies for over 30 years.
A shortage of shelter spaces means Tony Aguiar sleeps on cardboard downtown, while Crystofur Taggart recently lost his tent amid limited shelter options.
The suit pits the board of CASA condos at 33 Charles Street East against Sanctuary Ministries Toronto, a church serving marginalized people for more than three decades, as municipal leaders press for emergency measures.

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‘The world is meant for all of us’: The people living Toronto’s homelessness crisis

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