Group of refugees forced to sleep on Toronto sidewalk due to at-capacity shelter spaces Toronto
"As it stands, the Liberal federal government is not providing money to Toronto to ensure that refugee claimants — a federal responsibility — are provided with shelter and supports. In fact, $97 million in funds for this very purpose were promised by the federal government; however, none of this money has materialized."alliance also issued a statement on Wednesday in regard to the refugee crisis in Toronto.
"The city was promised $97 million in funding by the federal government for shelter and housing programs specifically aimed at supporting refugees and asylum seekers. Unfortunately, this promise remains unfulfilled, leading to dire consequences for those seeking refuge in our city," the statement reads.
Our statement about the current situation with the refugee claimants outside of 129 Peter Street being denied shelter thus breaking the 1951 United Nations Convention on the protection of refugees and 2001 Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
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