Advocates say city policy to open warming centres when temperatures drop to - 15 could be causing preventable cold-related injuries
Councillors in Toronto are set to consider keeping warming centres open 24-7 for the rest of the winter amid growing calls for homelessness to be declared a public health crisis in the city.
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, who helped introduce a motion that recommends the city provide 24-7 indoor warming locations until April 15, says a lack of places to take shelter from the cold means those experiencing homelessness are taking refuge in unsuitable public spaces. City spokesperson Alex Burke says Toronto’s four warming centres don’t turn anyone away and staff will facilitate referrals to other shelter spaces if a location is at capacity.
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