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Over 80,000 were homeless in Ontario in 2024, up at least 25% since 2022: AMO (www.thetrillium.ca)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Decisions are made on the basis of the numbers in studies, not on the basis of "it sure feels like there 27% more homeless people this year." Accurate data are essential. It is very difficult to take a census of the homeless population. Recent efforts with new methodologies improved our view considerably, and though they still undercount, represent a meaningful step to improving the situation.