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The Media Room is a central source of information about WoodGreen, recent news coverage and stories from the community.

 

Our team is happy to work with members of the media on stories related to our community and on issues of national interest. WoodGreen’s subject matter experts are available for media consultation on critical social issues, including:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Financial Empowerment
  • Community Care and Wellness
    • Serving Toronto’s aging population
    • Mental health & addictions supports
  • Child Care
  • Homelessness
  • Poverty Reduction
  • Employment
  • Newcomer Settlement

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Press Releases

02 October 2026

New Report Identifies Gap, Offers Practical Solutions to Meet Seniors’ Growing Housing and Care Needs

WoodGreen Community Services, the Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) and Advantage Ontario released a report calling on the provincial government to support the expansion of Enhanced Assisted Living models.

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30 April 2026

WoodGreen Community Services Statement on Federal Spring Economic Update 2026

WoodGreen Community Services welcomes the Federal government’s Spring Economic Update – Canada Strong For All, and its additional investments and commitments in advancing employment opportunities for youth skilled trades, supporting community tax clinics, accelerated construction for new housing and reduction of food security barriers.

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27 March 2026

WoodGreen Community Services Statement on Ontario Budget 2026

WoodGreen Community Services welcomes the Ontario government’s Budget 2026 and its investments in home and community care, developmental disabilities, supportive housing, primary care expansion, and measures aimed at improving affordability and enabling the development of affordable housing.

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18 November 2025

Media release: New policy paper proposes a self-sustaining fund to kickstart affordable housing developments in Ontario

A new whitepaper released today outlines a practical and sustainable solution to one of the biggest barriers to building affordable rental housing in Ontario: Currently, there is not sufficient or effective funding to cover both predevelopment and upfront investment capital - both of which are critical to anchor accelerated development of affordable housing in the Province.

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05 November 2025

Statement from WoodGreen Community Services on the Federal Budget 2025

WoodGreen Community Services welcomes the federal government’s Canada Strong Budget 2025, and its investments and commitments related to affordable housing, immigration, youth programs, employment and community care.

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