Toronto City Council: Take Action to Prevent Evictions in Rexdale
The Issue
OUR GOAL - KEEP REXDALE RESIDENTS HOUSED
Imagine not knowing whether you will have a home next month.
For residents struggling to pay rent, the fear of losing their home brings stress and uncertainty. Help should come before homelessness.
WHY REXDALE NEEDS SUPPORT
Rising living costs are putting pressure on Rexdale residents.
In the Rexdale SNAP study area, 28% of residents are considered low-income, and 46.2% of households rent their homes (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2023).
Behind these numbers are real people at risk of losing their homes.
WHY WE MUST ACT NOW
Evictions are the most common reason people seek help from the Rexdale Community Legal Clinic (2025).
This highlights the need for more accessible support to help Rexdale residents address housing difficulties before they lose their homes.
EVICTIONS CAN BE PREVENTED
In 2024, City-supported programs helped prevent 3,159 evictions across Toronto (City of Toronto, 2025).
This shows that early support can make a difference.
WHAT WE ARE ASKING OF TORONTO CITY COUNCIL
- Provide more rental assistance: Increase Toronto Rent Bank funding to meet growing demand and ensure more Rexdale residents facing eviction can access financial assistance.
- Bring housing support to Rexdale: Fund monthly, in-person services at Rexdale community centres and libraries where residents facing eviction can get help applying for rental assistance and connecting with legal services.
- Act within six months: Require City staff to develop a plan outlining funding, timelines, and measurable steps to improve eviction prevention services in Rexdale, and report publicly on its progress within six months.
WHY YOUR SIGNATURE MATTERS
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
Every signature has power. Every voice can make a difference.
Sign today - Help prevent evictions in Rexdale.
REFERENCES
City of Toronto. (2025). 2024–2025 housing progress report. View report
Rexdale Community Legal Clinic. (2025, April 9). Re: PH20.1 – 7–9 Wardlaw Crescent – City-initiated zoning by-law amendment – Decision report – Approval [Written submission to the City of Toronto Planning and Housing Committee]. View submission
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. (2023). Rexdale SNAP action plan report. View report
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The Issue
OUR GOAL - KEEP REXDALE RESIDENTS HOUSED
Imagine not knowing whether you will have a home next month.
For residents struggling to pay rent, the fear of losing their home brings stress and uncertainty. Help should come before homelessness.
WHY REXDALE NEEDS SUPPORT
Rising living costs are putting pressure on Rexdale residents.
In the Rexdale SNAP study area, 28% of residents are considered low-income, and 46.2% of households rent their homes (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 2023).
Behind these numbers are real people at risk of losing their homes.
WHY WE MUST ACT NOW
Evictions are the most common reason people seek help from the Rexdale Community Legal Clinic (2025).
This highlights the need for more accessible support to help Rexdale residents address housing difficulties before they lose their homes.
EVICTIONS CAN BE PREVENTED
In 2024, City-supported programs helped prevent 3,159 evictions across Toronto (City of Toronto, 2025).
This shows that early support can make a difference.
WHAT WE ARE ASKING OF TORONTO CITY COUNCIL
- Provide more rental assistance: Increase Toronto Rent Bank funding to meet growing demand and ensure more Rexdale residents facing eviction can access financial assistance.
- Bring housing support to Rexdale: Fund monthly, in-person services at Rexdale community centres and libraries where residents facing eviction can get help applying for rental assistance and connecting with legal services.
- Act within six months: Require City staff to develop a plan outlining funding, timelines, and measurable steps to improve eviction prevention services in Rexdale, and report publicly on its progress within six months.
WHY YOUR SIGNATURE MATTERS
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
Every signature has power. Every voice can make a difference.
Sign today - Help prevent evictions in Rexdale.
REFERENCES
City of Toronto. (2025). 2024–2025 housing progress report. View report
Rexdale Community Legal Clinic. (2025, April 9). Re: PH20.1 – 7–9 Wardlaw Crescent – City-initiated zoning by-law amendment – Decision report – Approval [Written submission to the City of Toronto Planning and Housing Committee]. View submission
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. (2023). Rexdale SNAP action plan report. View report
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