Executive Summary

The objective of the enumeration project was to obtain information about the number, socio-demographic/linguistic characteristics, histories of homelessness and prior experiences of homeless persons. The enumeration study was conducted in a manner consistent with the requirement of the Province of Ontario to conduct project to count the number of people living with homelessness within every district in the province. It is linked to the objectives of the Province of Ontario to end homelessness in Ontario and, specifically, to end chronic homelessness by 2025. It is intended to help Service Managers and the Ministry of Housing to better understand the extent and nature of homelessness and to guide policy and program design.