Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy

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The Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy is the City of Toronto’s long-term strategy to address immediate needs, create pathways to prosperity, and drive systemic change for those living in poverty in the City.

The Strategy’s Second Term Action Plan (2019-2022) made good progress towards the Strategy’s 17 City Council-approved recommendations. Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and into the Third Term (2023-2026) of the Strategy, income inequality has continued to grow as Toronto becomes increasingly unaffordable for many residents.

Third Term actions are underway to tackle issues of affordability and support the immediate needs of those living in poverty, and those residents at risk of falling into poverty, in Toronto. These include:

Commitments to building more affordable housing
Expansion of eviction protection
Implementation of the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy to address the demand for shelter beds
A renewed Encampment Approach and Strategy
Expansion of mental health crisis support
New strategic frameworks and reports advancing Poverty Reduction Strategy related work – e.g., the Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy, the Inclusive Economic Development Framework
Commitment to a Universal School Food Program
Commitment to renew Toronto’s Food Charter.

While Third Term actions were not shared through the same format as the first two terms, via an Action Plan, the Poverty Reduction Office will continue to communicate actions and impacts to community.

Vision Statement

Learn more about the Strategy and its 17 recommendations.

Lived Experience Advisory Group

LEAG members work with the City and community partners to address Poverty Reduction Strategy actions.

Food Insecurity in Toronto

The City is committed to addressing the critical issue of food insecurity through various strategies and actions.

Toronto's Food Charter

Learn more about how the City of Toronto will be updating its Food Charter.

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