World Cup 2026: Toronto advocates say city forcing unhoused people out of public spaces
By Global News
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As Toronto ramps up cleaning efforts ahead of the FIFA World Cup, advocates for the city’s homeless people say a pattern of displacement and intimidation is emerging. Advocates allege that the city is pushing unhoused people out of public spaces. But Mayor Olivia Chow says efforts are underway to help the city’s most vulnerable, and that Toronto agencies are working together to provide housing. As Caryn Lieberman reports, advocates are calling for 24/7 respite spaces, among other demands. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #worldcup2026 #worldcup #homelessawareness #GlobalNews
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