Is Toronto's Homelessness Crisis Out of Control?
- Author
- Gardiner Roberts, Stories and Strategies
- Published
- Tue 12 Nov 2024
- Episode Link
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Are Toronto’s homeless encampments pushing the city to its breaking point?
Gavin and Stephen sit down with Dana McKiel, former sports broadcaster and founder of Toronto's Downtown Concerned Citizen Coalition (DCCO).
McKiel offers a firsthand look at the challenges faced by Toronto's downtown residents, highlighting the rise of homelessness, makeshift camps, and their significant impact on the community.
They discuss the city’s evolving response, from controversial "homeless hotels" to facilitated public encampments, questioning the effectiveness of current policies.
Listen for:
04:42 Homeless Hotels & Pricey Contracts
10:18 Explosions & Danger in Public Parks
19:21 Encampment “Whack-a-Mole”
24:29 Tourists & Homeless in the Same Hotel?
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Connect with guest: DANA MCKIEL, Founder Downtown Concerned Citizen Coalition
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