With rising rent costs and increasing homelessness, housing advocates are putting pressure on governments saying that relying on charities is far from enough
The investment will directly create 8,000 social and affordable housing units, including 500 that will be earmarked for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Bill 39 will give municipalities the power to slap taxes onto owners who keep units empty for more than six months one per cent of the overall cost of the property.
Housing advocates, seniors and some politicians are calling on the Quebec government to better protect seniors under the housing legislation known as Bill 31.
Quebec, known for its bilingual blend of cultures, reveals an economic divide. While English and French coexist in daily life, the financial status of their respective speakers tells a different story. English-speaking Quebecers face almost double the poverty rates compared to their French-speaking neighbours, according to a new study, and the disparity is most pronounced among youth.