Inside Toronto’s Largest Homeless Tent City! 🇨🇦
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Toronto Vlog: Today I walked 15 minutes west of my home in downtown to a homeless encampment in Trinity Bellwoods Park on Queen Street West, Toronto.
“J the Letter” spoke to me for over 30 minutes about the day-to-day life of being homeless and living in a tent city in Toronto during the cold and long winter.
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I grew up with Jeremy, so this is really hard to watch. But he still has the spark of kindness and consideration that reminds me of the guy I knew years ago. I hope he gets back on his feet. He's a good soul.
I like that he said his favorite artist is Jean Michel Basquiat ..
Jeremy does good art . God help the homeless .
What caused him to be homeless?
He is the guy you knew from ok m years ago still, he hasnt changed hes just having a hard time financially and probably with drugs. I understand this struggle first hand from experience its not cool. But at the end o f the day I was still happy and I was still kind to people , people just looked and treated me differently . The sense of community between the homeless is amazing. There are alot of f amazing homeless people by know choice of their own
Sorry for the lose of your friend. My home town of thunder bay has gotten very bad from all the Fentynol from Toronto. I live in a city with only children and grandparents now. Fentynol has wiped out the hole city of people between the ages of 20 and 40. Mothers without son and daughters and kids without par3nt its very sad . Its a worse problem then covid and needs to be given the same attention
😭
If I was ever homeless I’d want to be around this dude. He’s seems like a pretty awesome guy. Praying for him. 🙏
You want him to be your daddy.
This guy is far from homeless. Look up A Nerds World
@@flatbedder He's Talking about J the homeless guy, Not chris the filmer
@@flatbedder he got a selfie stick, good cameras/phone with airpods. even showed back at the tall condo he lives in so you're correct👊 also I live in Toronto and I've heard about this guy doing great things
Surely there are other homeless people who have their own stories and I hope our government can do something to help rather than having them depend on occasional aids from church or strangers. Why can't our system help these poor people, sigh
This homeless man has such a great spirit. God Bless this man. Thanks for filming this and helping him in anyway.
Dude, I really like how you're being real as fuck about explaining how terrible homelessness is and the dangers of being amongst that marginalized population. The reason I say you're real af is because you literally look into the social issue itself and interpret it for what it is, circumstances causing both good and bad people suffering, no biases. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that Matthew. All the best!
You know the saddest thing is that the PM is giving illegals that come over from the USA Motel rooms and stuff while Canadians sleep on the fucking streets that is what really gets me angry I know people that are homeless because welfare is not enough to pay for a place to live and the prices of reguler apartments are going up because the Government is bringing others over from other countries and on top of that are giving them first dibs on affordable housing. I have no issue on new people coming over but we need to fix the issues we have here in our Country before we start bringing other Countries problems here.
@@79tazman Illegals like Mexicans or Central Americans? Is that a big problem?
@@79tazman I think the same. I have severe ADD, but applying for financial disability help is so hard that I don't even know if I'll be accepted (it took 10 years for my neighbour with fybromialgia to get disability financial support). I can't work, it's so severe. Without my parents I would be homeless. Meanwhile, many jobless or skilless immigrants nearby get a bunch of money and live a good life in the new appartment complexes nearby. What can I do, you know... nobody cares when you are disabled.
@@79tazman incredible what you describe! Replace illegals by refugees from Syria and Africa, replace Canadians by Europeans and your comment stays relevant
This is my best friends brother who passed and lived there. we came there to remember him. They community that lived there and knew him gave him this beautiful memorial. Was so bitter sweet going there. Thanks again to everyone that did this for my best friend and her family. 🙌💜
I'm very sorry for your loss.
My condolences
It's so heart warming to see people being human, giving time and a genuinely open ear to humans, no matter where they're at in their journey.
I've been living in Toronto for the past 5 years, working at Starbucks a good most of that time near yonge/bloor. We worked very close with the homeless and less fortunate peoples. So many lovely souls who've just slipped through the cracks or had tragedies shake their world. It infuriates me to see other patrons or people of the city continue to hold prejudices against these peoples without taking the time to connect, listen and learn from them. So thank you thank you THANK YOU for sharing this and being a genuine listener ❤
What an amazing inpirational man. Can't believe he is on the streets with such a positive attitude. If I lived in Toronto I would employ him.
The problems lie way deeper than just the need for a job, a lot of people that are homeless won't be able to hold a job at least currently due to drug use, mental health issues, and other issues that come with living on the street. Canada needs to do so much more to make sure people can get off and stay off the streets, nobody should have to suffer.
@@blitzen5038 I think a lot of jobs require an address?
We need more people like this guy interviewing the homeless people and listen to their story.
No we don't
@@karmas4172 Dumb comment!...You already know your own future,Karma?.🤔
Why?
They're junkies.. Dont get all sentimental and progressive.. Probably be dead in a year anyway
@@karmas4172 unfortunately that statement is true more times than not. It makes my heart sad
This man is really something. Equipping women with protective equipment.
Mad props to this guy... We need more like him.
That is amazing isn't it he is a gem!
Hi Kennedy
pimp
@@44pippy44 he is pimping out hookers for meth fool
my life changed in 2 seconds, crippled now, lost everything, i guess im lucky being in a care home, it can happen to anybody
Praying for you! May God bless you!!!
Wishing you the best and hope you have some good days despite this pandemic.
💚💛💜
So very true
Amen so true. Blessings to you and all
'You're not supposed to be embarrassed, you're just supposed to pick it up'. I have so much faith in this guy, please give us an update.
Where I live in Canada it is easy to forget that this problem exists, and it does even in my city. I appreciate you reminding me of it and the insight you bring while keeping things real
I grew up in Toronto, and it's easy to forget, or not even be aware that this problem exist, if you stick to certain pockets and areas. I agree with your sentiment and appreciate the uploader for highlighting this issue and doing with with much thoughtfulness.
Living in Toronto, I am constantly reminded of people like the nice homeless man in this video.
I live in suburbs of Toronto, and I can assure you since the traitor Trudeau has taken office, the homeless / begging has increased by 500% at min. I grew up in this city and you rarely saw homeless people, but the more Trudeau screws up Canada the worse it gets. Thank a liberal for our current situation.
@@xeero24 EXACTLY! The Premiere From Hell Doug Ford, Mayor John Tory, and The Crime Minister Trudildeau have turned Toronto from the safest city on Earth to a typical North American city complete with crime, drugs, and corruption. Not that Toronto hasn't had those problems in the past, it's just much more noticeable now. If only Stephen Harper decided NOT to retire yet! Canada needs him back!
Homeless people can teach you a lot more then you think
I live in Scarborough. It really hits me that this could happen to anyone regardless of their current situation.
Save your money
Endz
what endz
Trudeau's Canada really is flourishing!! So heartwarming to see more and more homeless people in the middle of winter! Yay Canada!!!
Doug Ford's Ontario really is flourishing!! So heartwarming to see more and more homeless people in the middle of winter! Yay Ontario!!!
John Tory's Toronto really is flourishing!! So heartwarming to see more and more homeless people in the middle of winter! Yay Toronto!!!
Could blame anyone...
Awe that man melts my heart. He was so passionate and excited when he talked. You can see he is very kind and intelligent. I pray he can over come his struggles. ❤️
I've lived and worked downtown for years and I would always run into the same few homeless guys. Some had addiction issues, mental health problems while others just had bad luck. I made a point talking to a couple of "regulars" I would see, sometimes buy them a coffee and a sandwich. I couldn't afford it all the time. They just appreciated having someone not ignoring them and taking the time to speak with them. Being homeless can be a lonely island in a city full of people.
Great job Chris. I agree with the others on here. We need more guys like you, talking with the homeless. Getting their ideas of what they need. Not everyone chooses to be homeless. They are still human beings with basic human needs. You wonder why the cities can't just build some tiny homes for people to rent cheap, nothing fancy. In my city they have a bunch of motels going down the drain because of covid, its like why can't they have short term rentals for cheap. Some money is better then no money. Any way. Thanks Chris for your work. Stay safe
Thanks for doing this, it's a great way to raise awareness to the reality of poverty, addiction/mental illness and homelessness.
Thanks Chris for listening to J and not forcing any opinion of yours in his dialogue. You really let everyone listen to him and his experience. It was non-judgemental and very refreshing. I havent taken a walk in Bellwoods since the beginning of Covid but knew of the current situation. Great video.
I've left two care packages here, glad to know they are received well ❤️
Huge respect for this man. We need more people like this. I hope things get better for him.
That man talking to you was really friendly. I truly admire the way he treated you every second, he didn't seem to be an intimidating guy at all
I am a grateful person but this week has been a little hard. This beautiful soul, Jeremy just warmed my heart and reminded me to be grateful and reminded me of the the good people in the world, so did you Chris. Thank you ! I use the word houseless because for a lot of them that is their home, they have family, they have a community, he’s even the mayor ! My brother was houseless for years due to mental illness and he is quite like Jeremy just a very caring loving soul. Jeremy takes care of his community more than anyone I know to be honest. People can learn so much from him. Golden heart. We need to be friendly with the houseless people. Everyone needs love and smiles and warmth. And like you said Chris it could be ANY of us tomorrow !!! Mental illness is real, addictions are real, abusive house holds are real!!
Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Orangeville and spent a little time in Toronto. I love how that homeless man treats people. God Bless all of them.
Thank you Chris I have shared on my Facebook. ..I have been homeless for 11 years through shelters and 7 different cities...everything needs to change for all people for sure...bless
Blessings
Hi Lori Ann pls can u message me 😊
@@ec3882 what's up nice to meet you BTW
@@loriannmcdavid1621 nice to mert you too I live in Toronto Scarborough area I found this channel recently .I had a friend who I tried to help but she disappeared .. I am very nice and I try to help people. Hope you are doing ok. Nice to hear from you.😊😊
@@ec3882 well unfortunately we have had too many women go missing and the shelter system I believe has fueled this danger for our sisters I would prefer you email regarding this type of discussion instead of here. I have dine missing persons for police and not been paid nor honored yet. Maryswrath333@gmail.com
The amount of people in the comments who live in a bubble is crazy
whats even more crazy is the mount of people worldwide that live in a bubble. mk ultra
Toronto tears down the Salvation Army and homeless shelters and builds condos. This is sad.
and our slaving tax dollars fund a lot of these social injustices to boot
I've been to Fort York. I went on Aboriginal day once! We had a lot of fun and we did the Grass dance with a large group, At the end they built a fire and read some stories. After that, a bunch of us gathered around the fire, and we talked until we were eventually asked to leave by the management who wanted to go home. We all went away feeling happy with a deep sense of satisfaction from the experience. We even crossed this exact bridge to get home that evening.
It was amazing!
Thanks Chris! I’ll keep people that in this icy cold weather are homeless, in my prayers.
Very interesting video Chris. The way you communicate with people is very interesting, no wonder you do well in business. Keep the videos coming 👍
Thank you! and I shall.
Just found out one of my neighbors I grew up with just passed away from an accidental overdose. Breaks my heart. He had a great job but it didn't save him. Just gave him a way to pay for his addiction. May my friend rest in peace and all that are victims to addiction the beat cure is to never start. Learn from other's mistakes and don't let their lessons be in vain..
Interesting, I bet there are much worse areas in Toronto also. I recently filmed for my channel on the street and in the heroin alleys Downtown East Side (DTES) of Vancouver. It is so sad to see what has happened to these people.
I agree that there are much worse areas in Toronto, where the homeless openly use drugs, alcohol and are violent. This community is different, and if you saw the average person living in this park on the street you would never think that they lived there. I spoke to about a dozen people and most didn't want to be on camera because they were embarrassed of their circumstances. Every one of them spoke well, looked clean and was polite. I'll take a look at your page, thanks for watching!
toronto is moe covered up than van where its in your face
Exploiting for views
Trying going over seas .. I seen lines as long as the 401 highway full of homeless begging for 💰
Don't do drugs. We've been told that for 50 years, and I'm supposed to feel sorry for people that either are addicts or refuse to work? Nah
Excellent presentation! Thank you so much covering the homeless problem, showing that the homeless are real people like all of us that need our support in these Hard Times!!
I have lived in TO for almost 30 years, never been to this park. But thanks for giving me a chance to see it.
I love this video and appreciate you sharing this man's story. I go to the park regularly and live in the neighbourhood. I have also worked in the shelter system and completely understand why people would not want to go to a shelter. The system is broken and people who experience poverty, substance use, and addictions have very little supports. Maybe if the government focused on providing more frontline help, real therapy ongoing support, not pushing down pills into people but trauma informed therapy, and real housing solutions something would change. Unfortunately we have government and hospital systems where there are so many CEO's and high end senior management paid hundreds of thousands of dollars and very little being done for those in need. I work in the system and am ashamed.
Wow what an awesome dude that you interviewed, I really hope the best for him
I was across the path from J. Covid left people with no options. Forever family J. Heads high brother.
Thank you for making this and posting so as to really see real life
Walking around without a mask.... Approaching the most vulnerable. You are a huge part of this problem!
Suke Suke, based on your comment you are the biggest problem that we have in Ontario. Living in fear is not a solution to any problem. If you are scared then you should hide and triple mask, but pushing your fake agenda on me a complete stranger is ridiculous. I asked this community of 250 how many people have tested positive of Covid in the last 365 and the answer was zero. Are you really surprised? The answer should be no. Now go home and watch the evening news for your latest fake positive numbers. I mean that in the nicest way possible.
He was outside ffs.
Thanks for sharing this, hopefully the word gets out that not everyone is homeless because they want to be or that they are not worth talking to.
Canadian, especially Toronto politicians would be ashamed if they actually had souls.
Their souls have been sold a long time ago.
@@persistentapparartionkitty5830 revolution was doomed before it could ever start
Well the young man did say they come by and offer help. A hotel room and meals for a year is pretty good.
They dont soulless evil.
I live in toronto they do so much I lived in shelters most legit choose outside cuz they get kicked out and black listed from the rest go to McDonald's at young and college stay for a week you learn the truth
My heart goes out to the homeless !
For sure. Alot of people are only a few paychecks from homelessness themselves. Just soo sad. Especially in these times.
What a man this homeless guy is he is extremely kind and does not deserve to be in his situation I really feel for these people out in the cold it’s just terrible
Shaun that passed away gave me my beautiful Babygirl.. My first born
God bless u and your baby...may Shaun R.I.P
Thats SAD! And RIP.
Rip Shaun sorry for your loss
😔
My condolences
Montreal is the same, St Catharines is mostly empty shops. Very depressing. Same for downtown Calgary. It's a mess
Yep St Catharine's downtown is literally 70% boarded up last time I saw (two weeks ago), also noticing a larger population of homeless in the downtown area, sad to see.
@@omarfremont393 I even saw some cops ticketing homeless people for being out after 8pm ( the curfew ). It's terrible..
@@cosslogan1043 Damn that's an actual foul move on the cops part. Some of the Niagara police I've encountered have been terrible humans. There doesn't seem to be much real accountability within policing in this region sometimes.
@@omarfremont393 these restrictions have done more harm than good imo.
If you think this is bad, wait until the eviction ball starts rolling. To bad it never touches the millionaire politicians.
When millionaires and billionaires start losing money the game changes
The real war starts when the billionaires try to crush the millionaires.
@@jonconnor1662 well that’s playing out now, game changes one billionaires battle the billionaires
@@nutbaridea1097 Its a fight to the top of the pyramid, but we all know who is at the top and aint human.
We give them their positions . Unless you dont vote and just complain.
Addiction is a very profitable business. When the other economy is down, vice keeps the city alive.
I just can't believe the amount of comments from people with no empathy in here.
I'm with you Steve. I stay away from those type of comments. All the best!
i feel for the people who live near by and have to live with drug addicted zombies piling garbage and dirty needles infront of their houses... screaming obscenities and burning their tents down. alot of these people are ruining communities for everyone else. i don't know what the solution is but letting them do whatever they want is NOT the answer.
Empathy for what exactly? Toronto keeps voting Liberal. The more Liberals run Canada the more like shit it becomes. This video is showing me how much Toronto looks like Nancy Pelosi's district. This whole video is showing a liberal success story.
@@xeero24 Ontario has been conservative for 3 years lol. Are you ignorant enough to beleive that only liberal governments cause homelessness and poverty? Red states in the US are the #1 recipients for welfare.
@@ElectricLadyland87your comment is so stupid for so many reasons. Half of Fords mandate has been during covid, and many of the factors that cause the increase cost of living (and the spread of covid) and homelessness are federal. Trudeau is to blame for homelessness 100%, he hates Canadians especially European Canadians.
A true hero , I hope this young man gets back on his feet A born leader , respect
Yes, it's been 2 years and I hope he's doing well.
I lived in Toronto for 20 years and never ever saw tents or homeless people. Now its a all changed that last 15 years.
There were always homeless people in Toronto. Always. I lived in Toronto from 1978 to 2006 and I always saw homeless people. Just because you didn’t see them doesnt mean they didn’t exist
Yes, I know there were homeless people in Toronto but not tent city areas. There were places homeless people could go in the cold like shelters.
Did you live in a bubble? Lol there have allllllways been homeless folk in the city
The amount of homeless people has increased; living in Toronto 23 years and I have never seen as many encampments as I've seen these last 2 years.
You obviously didn’t live in Toronto
This guy is amazing! What a wonderful soul
Thanks for sharing, very sad for these homeless especially during COVID-19
Yes, very sad.
I agree with you! Covid will cause more to be living in the parks around the world.
You're right 👍👍👍
Thank you for talking to these people!
I’m grateful that many people are doing videos in similar fashion around the globe.
The homeless are people who need to know they’re loved!
Taking the time to talk, is such a blessing to these people!
They still need community and compassion from others!
So grateful for this video! It’s a ministry.
God bless you!
Edit in: please continue to update us on J the Letter, I’m growing attached to this fella! I’d love to know how he’s doing if you follow him around.
Thanks, from a fellow Scarborough-ian born and raised! Thanks!
I was homeless in that area from 2001 onwards for a few years. Honestly very little has changed about the area. Why the locals ignore it. It's just part of the area.
Once you are in the shelter system you slowly become warehoused and this goes on for years. If you were not mentally ill prior to entry, you will definitely get a form of it by the end of it. Yes, people keep donating over and over. Which helps in the short term but creates long term dependency. You can keep giving a man a fish a day or you can teach him to fish so he can fend for himself.
Without adequate mental health facilities to house the mentally ill and drug rehabilitation centers this will continue on ad nauseam.
Now not all shelters are horrible but don't expect great resources as they would leave you to believe. It's not as easy to "just get a job" and it all goes away.
The reality is no one will give you work when you are this far down.
Some workers do care to help but the rest are just earning a paycheck and burnt out.
That being said, if you want help, you have to fight very hard to get it.
Took me a few years myself, to access proper mental health care and addictions counseling.
I fought hard to regain my life back and get the fcuk out of this endless cycle of the welfare system. Got a part time job, some schooling and kept going.
Today I have been fully employed for 9 years, have my own place and thankful to be out of that system.
Most of these folks at heart are the nicest people you could meet. It is the addiction behaviour that's ugly, not the soul within.
I hope Jeremy finds his way out of his personal situation because that area will take your life eventually. I avoid that area now, too many memories of lost lives. Most of the people I was homeless with at Queen & Bathurst feel the same about this zone of death.
Your feedback is really touching. Why did you end up in that homelessness and how did you succeed in getting out of there?
OMG so glad I caught this ,I used to live at Ossington and Argile st and Foxly st. and went to Shaw Public School, then I went to an all girl school Haydon Park, across from 14 Division police station on Dovercourt , Trinity Recreational Center was my childhood hang out Pool, gym, woodworking shop, art's and craft's all after school and evening program's and dances going on for kid's and teens it was my home away from home I haven't been in the City since I moved away in 1994 thank you for this brings back memories.
This is what I call freedom and democracy, people living squatting on street and alley. I love it.👍👍
PomPigo What a repulsive comment.
I really hope you're being sarcastic.
I donated to Kahlil's Go Fund Me last year and this makes me really happy to see a video of someone benefitting from the tiny houses he's built. Also, this guy is so proud of his little town. Homelessness and fentanyl overdosing are huge issues in downtown and the city needs to do better. But the way this guy is well spoken, educated and loves his town, this really warms my heart. :)
They are trying to stop him 😡
ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-seeks-injunction-stop-man-050107220.html
Thank for bringing this to the light .. born and raised in this amazing city 34 years .. so sad to see year after year the mayors pushing out these homeless from section to section ..
Thankyou for shining light on this, Ive grown up downtown and its sad to see ppl living in tents become more common
Good video, I lived inToronto from 1966 to 89 it was a lot different back then. I feel for the people living in tents in this cold weather.
That guy seems like a good person.
Just subbed to your channel.
@M K I’m so sorry to hear that, this is a difficult time we’re living in. I do hope things get better for you, keep your head up and have faith in yourself. Sending good energy your way 🙏🏻😊🇨🇦
Hey man, you're probably one of the coolest guys I've seen on YT. My prayers are with you Brother. May God Bless your work and watch over you.
I appreciate that Brian. All the best!
This is fantastic to find in my TH-cam feed. I work in one of the shelters and you captured a realistic moment in the life of our transient men. Like any other segment of society in the world, most are truly good people just trying to find their way, with a few aholes giving them a bad name. Most that decline to be interviewed I've found do so because they don't want to be a token guinea pig under the microscope to make the entitled feel better about themselves. Your approach wasn't that, it was just 2 guys chatting, thank you 😊
Shelters need to be shut down as they are no good for anyone except the workers getting a pay check and cause alot of problems, I know personally
@@elizabethpitt4702 That sounds like someone who had a bad experience staying at a shelter, sorry to hear. I know I took a $20,000/yr pay cut because shelter work pays barely minimum wage, to work with people I care about. Let's not make blanket statements about people who for the most part genuinely care because of the aholes I mentioned in my first comment. I wish I could work for free but then I'd be homeless too...
He is so positive! How refreshing!
Just a heads up - at 4:00 or so you pointed at the Thomson hotel. It's not closed, it's under renovation and this was scheduled well before COVID times. Love the video and subbing!
Cheers from Detroit! God bless everyone.
I'm sure they would love a helping hand. God bless you.
True
Happiness comes from giving.
Helping others along the way
makes you evaluate who you are.
I think that love is what
we're all searching for.
i haven't come across antone
who did't become
a better person though love.
I agree with you 100%
Things have really gone downhill lately. In the summer of 2019 I was doing fundraising all over the city, mostly downtown, and a lot around Trinity-Bellwoods. I never saw _anything_ like this. Of course there were homeless people, but just here and there. And just a couple weeks ago I drove down to Dundas Square, and there were literal tent cities under the the DVP. Not to mention the fact I spent 2009-2017 roaming the very worst areas as a straight up junkie. Never saw this sort of stuff...not once. These lockdowns are destroying our society.
Happened before the lockdown toronto is like LA
@@janedoe3880 not quite. OP is right,. Toronto was never THIS messed up.
What a lovely dude. All the very best to him. A diamond guy to know in any circumstances.
Great video, brotha
Everyone needs to see this.
Let's look out for each other the way they do in Tent City.
I appreciate that Jeff. All the best!
Yeah junky power
@@karmas4172
Junky Power? So... are saying everyone on the streets is a junkie?
Just trying to understand your comment.
Respect for giving the woman air horns and pepper spray, very noble
To all the people who are saying there are worse homeless places in X Y Z keep in mind this is CANADA one of the coldest places on the planet.
I agree it is damn cold, and this should never be a contest of what is worse, what is bigger. The fact is - we have a real homeless problem.
Thanks for the walk around and your comment imput! And Daddy is so kool!!
Just to note for yourself, the Go Train is inter-city, local to the Toronto sphere of influence. It’s Via Rail that will take you to Vancouver.
thank you for sharing, these are real stories 🙏
I left Toronto for Whitby 13 years ago and never looked back.
@M K Go visit and see for yourself.
Being homeless myself for years, thanks for showcasing homeless here. Most of what that dude was talking about was bullshit. Cheers to showcasing it!
This was a good interview.
Thank you for sharing this...I live in toronto but i never leave my house because of covid. I live by casa loma and had no idea that trinity bellwoods has a tent city. The city of toronto needs to do more for the homeless in this city. especially during our harsh winters.
This video could be almost any city in Canada. ( Sadly, it doesn't have to be ).
while the government employees who make $150k a year got to use the '699' clause WHICH GIVES THEM 8 MONTHS OF PAID LEAVE!!!!!!!!!
NOBODY IN THIS COUNTRY HAS TO BE HOMELESS, THEY JUST WANT IT THIS WAY
@@dopeytripod start making massive signs to protest this . They should not get 8 months free or 150K
@@dopeytripod our government dont care about these people as they are considered leech in society and could eat up their money. Main reason these people aren't on our radio or tv. The only time I'd hear about the homeless is when they die in extreme cold. Not that I enjoy tax money spent on them but our government needs to solve the root cause and eradicate this kind of social problem.
@@xelkim9666 u would rather tax money goes to bloated government salaries, pensions and corporate subsidies as they currently do? Roughly 8.5 billion a year in subsidies in Canada every year that is better than giving disabled people enough to live on?
@@bruggeman672 I don't know about the figure tbh. In truth I would rather have that our government, whether it be liberal or conservative, to better manage the money they tax from us, and better allocation. That's not up to me but how they are monitored and supervised. First world country like ours, it is sad to too homelessness still exists.
Man - this is such an awesome video.
I can't thank you enough for your efforts.
This video deserves a lot more views.
In the future - you may want to make it a little shorter, so that people can digest it more easily - but please, never remove this video.
Keep going!
You may think that what you did is small - it's not.
If you think the pricing for renting/buying a place is bad, it's only gone up during covid. Absolute joke
Which I find odd considering the mass flood of people that have sold and left Toronto to move up north.
Its funny you say that, i keep seeing reports saying that rent is goning down.
@@TamicaToutLeMOnde Yes but it depends where. The areas there not mentioning are ghetto and yes downtown has gone down but if you check out the article its going back up after spring at 3% but will probably go up more than 3%. Which doesn't mean anything cuz rent only drop less than 3% due to covid.
torontosun.com/news/national/rent-down-in-canada-to-rebound-in-2021-report#:~:text=Forecasts%20for%20average%20monthly%20rent,3%25%2C%20and%20Calgary%20unchanged.
But if you check this article, it has different numbers. toronto.ctvnews.ca/buying-or-renting-a-condo-in-toronto-experts-say-the-market-has-tipped-in-your-favour-1.5284536
If you go on rentals.ca and compare the prices from the last 2 years, you'll see it went down a bit in the beginning of covid but went right back up and has actually gone up.
@@WilliamStewart1 Think about it. A surge of people sell there houses and the price goes down, which others will jump on. Than the price goes right back up cuz they're cheaper than before, plus it wasn't that much cheaper. A bongalo house in the gta is around $850,000 and thats the asking price. With people biding it ends up being sold for around a million. Even places like Stouffville its the same or even more. Go more north like Berrie its a bit cheaper but now ur a 2 hours drive away from the city plus Berrie is super ghetto.
@@dwdw781 I'm talking about the Muskokas and beyond where I am now. It's pretty wild the amount of people who have moved up here the past year, you literally cannot buy a house her right now, they sell the same day listed. Even a half acre million dollar lot sells in hours. The drive is irrelevant, internet exists and many have discovered that it doesn't make sense to have large offices full of people when you'll have happier employees working where they want online. Why would I spend 3-4 million on a 2000 sqft house downtown when I can have a 5 acre plus lakefront property with a new build for the same money? No neighbors, no traffic, no rat race, friendlier/happier people surrounding you, less stress etc etc etc. Cities are going to turn into the cheap options, mostly for factories and labor jobs. Your white collar jobs don't require you to go into work for 90% or more of the time. When most of the money leaves the cities, the prices will drop accordingly.
Real, great, raw and informative video, issues no one wants to face and talk about. Great work Chris!
This guy with the pink and blue jacket...HES A LEADER!!! He doesnt talk like the p e o p l e that we elect, but he is the definition of a leader. Does the hard work...himself! Protects people...himself! Feeds people...himself! I think we need more men like him instead of these greazy, slick, polished up, lying, p o l i t i c i a n s.
I last visited Toronto about 30 years ago in late Spring and it was the primmest, most tidy and frankly the snootiest city I'd ever been. And - my goodness - it was hot...! This place is beyond recognition - like Soweto with snow...
this was incredibly informational, and interesting.
I was born in Toronto and live here still and homelessness is a very big and real, sad thing for our city. If each person who is a little better off does a little bit to help a person struggling or who is vulnerable this will help alleviate some of the suffering and hopefully improve things. I often just give some food, or a water bottle, or some spare change from my car or while walking the streets when I encounter someone in need. It's good to help others, and good to see other Torontonians care for their fellow man or woman, glad to see the City is not a totally cold and selfish place. Glad I saw your video man and thanks for sharing and for giving a crap.
They are trying to stop him now.
ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-seeks-injunction-stop-man-050107220.html
Hello. Thanks for sharing! The people in Toronto NEEDS TO SEE THIS!! A lot Turn a bling eye. Or give a Christmas time. Love, Light& Healing 🙏🏽💙🦋🇨🇦 PS:: take a trip down to Fraser & king st west. There are tons of places like this!!
I've personally met J myself he was such a kindhearted soul what an amazing person. RIP Bleekz 🙏
Here I am tucked up in my comfy bed in Wales GB...... Enjoying the walk in another country but being homeless in 2021 is probably the worst injustice to our human family, prisoners get a bed , food and a roof over their head. Illegals get help. So so sad but around the world they are not forgotten.💓
God bless you Jeremy miss you brother.
Really enjoyed this video and conversation. Keep it up and try to stay safe
Didn't like this guy at first but once he started talking about covid and realastate he was spitting true facts. It's a sad time and my sis lives in TO and says the same
same
Chris an update, his place is now gone. Wish you could do an update video with this fella
Jeremy was also arrested for "dangerous weapons" or something too, according to a police report. Shame.
Thank you for doing this, Chris. Living across the street from the park, I am very conscious that “there, but for the grace of God [and a lifetime of good luck] go I.”
people have to take care of each other these days....cant rely on the goverment anymore...well done video...thank you
That’s what the problem is , people relying on Government and makes them lazy as fack..now they have to work for a living..suck it up people..go to work..
I grew up and still live in the area.
Thanks for putting a face and story to some of these people. I think that those who have problems with this situation forget that these are human beings, our brothers and sisters, and I find it sad that people think about the aesthetic "blemish" rather than think of the well-being of these people.
One of my favourite comments yet and I would agree with you. These are all human beings and their lives should be very important to us, no matter their current situation.
He’s flying high as a kite in this video. I recognize the chatter , seems like a good guy and easy to get along with
No government or person has the right to tell people they can't work. People need to work, to make money, to put food on the table and keep a roof over their head. Shutting down business, stopping people from working is the biggest criminal action imagineable, worsening all pre-existing social problems already out of control. Order out of chaos, I guess??? It's going to get worse before it gets better, but have to face darkness before you can see the light. This is not a pretty subject, but you present it so well Mr. Chris and inspire people to take citizen action. Just throw money at a problem to solve it, doesn' work. The problems people face are more complicated, people need purpose and they need work a career and skills, something to be good at in life. The deepest feelings this young man you interviewed expressed was basic connection with other people, looking after each other, being a leader in his community, protecting the weak and vulnerable and making his environment a better place. This is the natural way for a young man, something is so wrong in a place where orders from the top prevent people from actualizing and being all they can be. It's everyone facing the same issues, not just homeless who are the most visible. You said it well Chris, it doesn't matter how much money is in your bank account, this is about real life and having the right to enjoy life as a human being