According to recent data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), about 1% of renters across Canada were evicted within a 12-month period. Among renters who moved, 23% in 2021 and 25% in 2022 were forced to move, with 35% and 36% respectively citing eviction by a landlord. Younger adults, lower-income households, and marginalized communities remain disproportionately affected.

In Ontario, eviction risks increase when rent becomes unaffordable or when landlords pursue unit conversions for redevelopment, sale, or owner use. In the Convertion to Residential Use projects 2022-2024, cited by Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006, the conversion of rental units into shelter space was managed through careful policy alignment, stakeholder collaboration, and tenant-support frameworks.

At LAMP Consultancy, we help organizations and landlords navigate similar processes by designing strategies that protect tenant rights, secure alternative housing, and strengthen coordination between housing, health, and social systems. When done responsibly, conversions or transitions can serve as a pathway to more inclusive, resilient communities.