Surge in Refugees Overwhelms Homeless Shelters in Mississauga and Brampton
Homeless shelters in Mississauga and Brampton are facing an unprecedented challenge as they struggle to accommodate the escalating number of refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the Peel Region from Toronto. Approximately 4,000 asylum seekers and refugees have been making their way to various GTA locations, causing an overwhelming surge in demand that the Region of Peel-operated shelters are finding difficult to handle.
The situation has reached a critical point, with Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie describing it as dire. For the first time, Peel’s shelters are being forced to turn away a significant number of people seeking a place to stay. Reports indicate that one in every four individuals is being denied shelter due to the overcrowding caused by the influx of refugees.
Taking to her Twitter page, Mayor Crombie expressed her concern, revealing that Peel’s shelters and overflow accommodations are currently at full capacity. She stated that over 300 refugees have sought shelter in Peel, representing a one-third increase, with 126 of them being families with young children. This overwhelming demand has put immense pressure on the region’s facilities, as the existing 500 beds simply cannot accommodate the recent influx.
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