Statement on Tiny Tiny Homes at St James Park

Working with the Mayor, I am pleased to share that City divisions will work with Tiny Tiny Homes to find a resolution. I learned through social media that the non-profit had been issued a legal letter of enforcement for the removal of five small sheltering structures at St. James Park, and spoke with builder Ryan Donais yesterday evening and today about finding a solution.

In 2023 and 2024, I moved motions—which were adopted by City Council—to explore tiny homes and other micro-mobile shelter options to tackle our housing & homelessness crisis. As the Chair of the City’s Economic and Community Development Committee, I have consistently advocated for exploring all options to provide shelter and transitional housing for people who are experiencing homelessness, including tiny home options. 

For a year I have made a number of requests to City Divisions for updates on this work, including asking for an evaluation of possible sites for micro-shelters to be located, as well as identifying partner organizations. I have been informed that this work is ongoing.

I’m determined to ensure that the City of Toronto uses every tool available to solve homelessness with shelter, housing, and care. I look forward to continuing the conversation with Tiny Tiny Homes, City staff, Mayor Olivia Chow, and local Councillor Chris Moise about the path forward.

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