Housing and Social Impact
Addressing the need for affordable housing and social supports.
Outcome
We'll amplify collective impact and strengthen partnerships and integration to address vital, pressing community needs, including providing affordable housing options and supports to residents in need.
Impact
$22 a day maximum for Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) enrolled families
41,000+ residents accessed Ontario Works and stability support services annually
7,928 homeless asylum claimants receive emergency shelter since 2024
97% passenger satisfaction rating for TransHelp trip requests
Big picture accomplishments
- Reduced shelter stays from 81 days to 44 days in 2025, a 46% decrease, through portable subsidies
- Expanded Community Paramedicine through Social Prescribing to connect vulnerable clients with community-based services that address non-medical needs and improve overall well-being
- Helped 1,000+ households exit Ontario Works monthly, a 25% increase from 2024, with approximately 28% due to employment
- Completed over this Term of Council: 468 units/beds with 1,314 units/beds currently under development funded by an $842.8 million Council capital investment.
For additional information, refer to our Accomplishments and Impacts of Peel's Strategic Agenda and Strategic Plan document.
Providing safe and affordable housing in Peel
As the demand for social housing grows, so does Peel Living’s commitment to housing the most vulnerable.
Peel Living is committed to providing vulnerable people in our community with safe and affordable housing solutions.