More than 1.4 million people in the Toronto area live in poverty. More than one in 10 Torontonians are relying on food banks
Lisa Gonsalves is board chair of United Way Greater Toronto. Victor Dodig is president and chief executive of CIBC and United Way Greater Toronto 2024’s community campaign chair.
Growth creates jobs and can further community prosperity. But as the GTA expands, we also see a sharp increase in those who are struggling. While the problem is not unique to this region, nowhere else in Canada is it as big.of new food bank clients have someone in their household who is employed, highlighting that it takes more than ever before for families to find financial stability.
United Way research has found that equitable access to housing, employment, food and social services not only prevents displacement but strengthens local economies. For example, affordable housing preservation programs such as community land trusts can significantly reduce displacement, while promoting housing stability in changing neighbourhoods. And this has a greater economic impact.
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