The Regional Municipality of York partners with the Federal Government along with other municipalities across Canada to collect emergency housing data through the Homelessness Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS). This information helps to address resident needs and focus current and future resources. This data also contributes to a profile of homelessness in Canada. Data summarized in this fact sheet has been provided by York Region’s four emergency housing facilities from January 1 to December 31, 2014, and does not include information on other people who are homeless, including those staying in “Violence Against Women” shelters, seasonal shelters or “couch surfing.”