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Toronto is calling on other levels of government to provide more help for its unhoused population as the city unveils its winter strategy for those experiencing homelessness.

“We need the federal and provincial governments to step up as partners and ensure everyone has a safe and secure place to call home, including real commitments to increase deeply affordable housing and supportive housing,” Coun. Alejandra Bravo said Tuesday.

She made the comments as Toronto unveiled its Winter Services Plan for the unhoused population which includes up to 530 temporary spaces in the shelter system; 218 spaces in four warming centres; bringing up to 286 new supportive homes and available social housing units online throughout the winter; and extending operating hours at several daytime drop-in programs.

The Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place will once again be used as a dedicated 24-hour winter respite starting in mid-December.

Speaking alongside Bravo Tuesday, Shelter & Support Services General Manager Gordon Tanner said the city is …

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