COVID-19 pandemic.The advocates allege the city lied when it said shelters met the distancing requirements in mid-June.The city disputes the claim, saying it has worked tirelessly to follow the rules and has found homes or temporary residences for thousands who use the shelter system.
Toronto advocates want winter plan for homeless, city says plan is coming The advocates first launched the legal action in late April, seeking an injunction to force the city’s 75 shelters to follow physical distancing rules.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]They alleged the city violated shelter residents’ Charter rights and breached the Ontario Human Rights Code.The suit had effectively been put on hold after the.