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Opening of Moss Park Armouries Necessary But Temporary Measure: More Permanent Shelter Beds Needed
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http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR2931.htm
Publisher: Ontarion Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP)
Date Written: 06/01/2018
Year Published: 2018
Resource Type: Article
Warming centres will save lives this winter but conditions within most are appalling and they don’t necessarily meet the City’s own shelter or public health standards. We need permanent beds in the downtown core and we need them now.
Abstract: Toronto - January 5, 2018 - Almost a month after officially refusing to request the opening of the armouries as emergency shelter, Mayor John Tory has caved under mounting pressure and requested the use of the Moss Park armoury. Communication from the federal government today indicates that the armoury will open tonight as a 24/7 winter respite center for two weeks.
“The immediate opening of the armoury and involvement of all three levels of government is a good step and an important victor...
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