Her motion also calls on council to continue working with the provincial and federal governments on the immediate crisis as well as a long-term plan.Īt the same time Chow released a separate statement saying she and Premier Doug Ford are working together to address the issue through a one-time top-up to the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit. Speaking with reporters, Chow suggested that a processing centre near Pearson International Airport to match newcomers with appropriate services could be part of the solution. Another 100 spaces would be identified in the coming days, though she acknowledged that “finding space continues to be a challenge.” She said her motion calls on council to open 150 more spaces “immediately” primarily through renewing hotel contracts. “Refugees who come to our country fleeing persecution deserve dignified housing and the services they need for settlement.” Toronto’s shelters are full, and so are the dedicated spaces for refugees the city has opened,” Chow said in the statement. Get the latest local updates right to your inbox.
Download our app to get local alerts on your device.In a statement ahead of the meeting Wednesday, Chow said that she will be moving an urgent motion to address the refugee crisis as her first key item. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is calling on the city to open 250 additional shelter spaces for refugees as she takes part in her first council meeting as mayor.
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