Rent Crisis Driving Homelessness Surge | Toronto News

New research from Canada reveals that soaring rent prices and a lack of affordable housing are the primary drivers behind Canada’s rising homelessness crisis, not mental health or substance use issues. Analyzing data from 2018 to 2024, the study found that cities like Toronto and Kelowna saw the steepest increases in homelessness when rental costs spiked and cheap units vanished. Homelessness nationwide doubled in just six years—with unsheltered homelessness jumping over 300%. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is calling on the federal government to prioritize low-income renters by preserving affordable units and building more entry-level rentals. This isn’t just a Canadian problem—it mirrors U.S. findings, making clear: housing affordability is the key to solving homelessness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97441dd62c929d0b