Advocates are calling for a new strategy to address youth homelessness in Toronto as city leaders met Monday to discuss the growing number of young people living on the streets.

More than 100 young people were at the summit along with representatives from more than 50 stakeholders including the Toronto District and Toronto Catholic District School Board.

“Today’s summit brings together a number of key groups who are on the frontlines of dealing with youth homelessness in the city. They say it is in itself uniquely distinct from what adults experience and because of that, it needs its own, separate strategy,” Negha Kanagavarathan, the housing lead for Toronto Youth Cabinet. “What we’re hearing from youth is pretty clear. The system is not built for them.”

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