Toronto Drop-In NetworkResources Regarding the Provincial 'Stay at Home' Order

Resources Regarding the Provincial 'Stay at Home' Order

UPDATED: January 13, 2021

Today, the provincial government announced a "stay at home" order that is enforceable by bylaw officers. This order will come into effect on Thursday, January 14.

At present, the order does specify that it will not apply to people experiencing homelessness:

For more information, you can view the full text of the order here.

TDIN has created a letter template that our member drop-ins can modify as 'safe passage' letters for their program staff. Download it here:

• Safe Passage Letter Template for Frontline Workers at TDIN Member Agencies (TDIN)
  • This letter can be modified for use by your specific agency or organization and placed on letterhead.

In addition to this resource, we recommend the following:

• That frontline workers wear a badge or other identification while travelling home before 7 am and past 8 pm, if possible;

• That people experiencing homelessness also be given a copy of the following resource, developed by OCAP, which details the rights of people sleeping rough and in encampments regarding police interactions, including arrest and detention:
  • Know Your Rights! For Encampment Residents (OCAP)