Public Washrooms

Will you commit to addressing the gap in essential hygiene infrastructure by increasing the availability of accessible, maintained, 24/7 washrooms, including:

• Installing prefabricated public toilets, like Portland Loos, in high-need areas, or setting up porta potties as a stopgap where needed.

• Increasing funding for existing City and Park Board washroom maintenance and upgrades, especially in underresourced neighbourhoods.

• Partnering with DTES service providers and other levels of government to sustain and expand peer-and non-profit-supported hygiene facilities such as mobile washrooms, staffed washrooms, showers, and laundry facilities, with safer options for women and gender-diverse people.

“Install more clean, 24/7 public restrooms in high-traffic areas, and fund regular maintenance.” — Survey respondent