Homelessness in Ontario has surged to an estimated 85,000 individuals in 2025, with nearly 2,000 encampments across the province, according to a report by various municipal associations. Over half of the homeless population is experiencing prolonged homelessness, exacerbated by economic conditions and insufficient social support systems. Projections suggest homelessness could rise to 177,000 by 2035, potentially hitting 300,000 if the economy declines. The report emphasizes that public funding has not kept pace with the crisis, highlighting a significant increase in Indigenous homelessness and an overwhelming waitlist for community housing.
