Canada organizes shelters for short-term housing for those in need
Authorities are allocating funds for shelters in anticipation of cold weather.
Large numbers of refugees and citizens in need of shelter require the attention and protection of the Canadian government. The strain on shelter systems is growing, and as winter approaches, the need for shelters becomes more urgent. With this in mind, the government is providing the Peel region of central Ontario with CA$ 7 million to open a new welcome center. It will provide a range of vital services to asylum seekers.
This investment was announced on behalf of Mark Miller by Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Affairs:
"As winter approaches, and with a global migration crisis, it is even more important to ensure people are kept safe. This new reception centre will save lives and alleviate pressure on the Region of Peel. There is no simple answer, but we are confident that with full engagement from all levels of government, we can implement real long-term, sustainable and compassionate measures to ensure that the most vulnerable newcomers to Canada have a roof over their heads."
The Center will serve as both an information office and a temporary shelter. It will also interact with community organizations with the experience, skills and capacity to assist this vulnerable group.
Since 2017, under the Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP), the federal government has cumulatively provided nearly CA$ 700 million to provinces and municipalities to address housing challenges associated with the increased number of refugees.
The federal government has also purchased temporary short-term housing to ease the strain on local shelters. Canada now has nearly 3,800 public temporary housing units that house more than 7,000 asylum seekers.
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