Death in a shelter Under the Province of Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the City of Toronto is only able to release personal information regarding the death of an individual in a City-run or -funded shelter with the individual’s next of kin. In limited circumstances, the City may also be able to share information with close relatives or friends.
For inquiries, email hostels@toronto.ca.
Missing person and/or suspected deaths outside of the shelter system For inquiries related to missing persons and/or suspected deaths outside of the shelter system, contact Toronto Police at 416-808-2222, or missingpersons@torontopolice.on.ca.
Funeral expensesCoverage for basic funeral expenses may be provided on behalf of deceased Toronto residents who do not have enough money in their estate to cover the costs.
To learn more, please visit:
Health Support – City of Toronto.Requests for Personal Information by Police OfficersLaw enforcement staff looking to request personal records regarding an individuals in a City-run or -funded shelter site, must submit a
Law Enforcement Request for Personal Information form. For urgent after-hour requests, contact Central Intake at 416-338-4766.
Death dataThe City of Toronto reports aggregate information on deaths in the homeless or underhoused community.
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Deaths of people experiencing homelessness, released by Toronto Public Health
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Death of shelter residents, released by Toronto Shelter & Support Services
