Well that wss quick, but we will see how long it takes for the NDPLiberals to transfer funds (currently on summer break, trying to bury an election interference story and what Mendicino knew and when regards to prisoner transfer)
"...Officials have said that the number of asylum seekers in Toronto’s shelter system grew by 500 per cent in 20 months and the city has had to turn them away from at-capacity shelters toward federal programs. Mayor Olivia Chow has asked for Ottawa to cover the $157 million Toronto is spending for existing refugee shelter spaces, and support with additional housing, shelter space and personnel. Sean Fraser, the minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship announced the new funding today, saying it will ensure Toronto and other cities can keep a roof over the heads of people fleeing violence, war and persecution..."
https://nationalpost.com/news/federal-government-announces-212m-funding-boost-for-housing-asylum-seekers
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