Exploding the myths and unmasking the harms of Toronto's infamous Homeless Shelter System. Delivering first-hand accounts, buttressed by evidence-based facts (which is a lot more than the City of Toronto will do).

Why are deaths so common in Toronto shelters?

Many shelters face issues of neglect, violence, disease outbreak and mismanagement leading to tragic outcomes. The level of deaths, suicides and sexual assaults in shelters is known to be higher than in the general population. 

What dangers do shelter residents face daily?

Residents are vulnerable to unsafe conditions, including violence, overcrowding and inadequate care.

How can the shelter system be improved?

Increased transparency, oversight, and community involvement are essential for change. Key to improvement is a public inquiry into systemic failure and abuse.

Why is the system failing so many who turn to it?

The answer is a lack of accountability at every level and a feeling that by intimidating questioning voices and breaking the law, they will get away with covering up the true malignancy of the system.