Nowhere to Go: Gender-based violence and housing insecurity in Ontario

This research report by the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) examines the relationship between gender-based violence (GBV) and housing insecurity in Ontario communities (Toronto, Ottawa, Peterborough, Thunder Bay and Lanark County). Key findings include the significant barrier of high housing costs and accessing services for survivors, the high degree of housing insecurity faced when leaving shelters, and the discrimination in the private rental market. Topics include: housing affordability, GBV, housing discrimination, disability, 2SLGBTQA+, disability communities, women and gender diverse people, newcomers, racialized populations, recommendations