Homelessness Crisis in Ontario Continues to Worsen

New AMO data shows that 85,000 Ontarians were homeless in 2025, growing more than 8% since the release of our original groundbreaking report on homelessness one year ago. 

• AMO stands by the recommendations for action made in 2025 calling for: 
  • An investment of an additional $11 billion over 10 years to boost the supply of supportive, transitional and community housing and increase prevention programs could end chronic homelessness in Ontario.    
  • To largely solve the challenge of homeless encampments, an estimated additional $2 billion over 8 years is needed.   
• AMO is also asking for a continuation of the National Housing Strategy and better government coordination and action to increase program outcomes in the most effective manner possible.  
• Collaboration between all orders of Government is required to ensure our homelessness and housing dollars are having the biggest impact. 

These insights are built out in the full report along with major findings and key messages in a summary document. To aid in local communications about homelessness, a series of social media information graphics are available via .zip file.