Quebec Approaches 100,000 Vacant Homes
Quebec's vacant housing stock is approaching 100,000 units, a number roughly equal to the total households in Sherbrooke, highlighting a significant amount of unused residential capacity in the province.
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Free Heat‑Pump Installations Offered to Low‑Income Quebecers
A joint program announced on June 29, 2026 by the Quebec and Canadian governments and Hydro‑Québec will provide free heat‑pump installations to qualifying low‑income households across Quebec.
Toronto Condo Residents Lose AC Ahead of Heat Wave
A central air‑conditioning failure at 181 Dundas Street East left residents without cooling for up to four weeks, just as Toronto entered a major heat wave in early June 2026.
Quebec Reports Nearly 100,000 Vacant Residential Units
Quebec reported nearly 100,000 vacant homes on June 30, 2026, a number comparable to the total households in Sherbrooke, highlighting a significant amount of unused housing across the province.
Montreal Unveils Interest-Free Rental Loan Program
Montreal's mayor announced an interest‑free loan program that will give up to $5,000 to 150 renters, repaid over five years, to ease housing cost pressures.
Montreal Increases Rent‑Assistance Funding by $750,000
Montreal has allocated almost $750,000 to its Rent Assistance Bank, enabling the program run by Maison du Père to provide emergency rent subsidies to about 150 families at risk of eviction.
45 Affordable Units Set to Open in Saint‑Lazare Fall 2028
Premier Christine Fréchette and Saint‑Lazare officials confirmed that a 45‑unit affordable housing complex will be completed, with tenants moving in during fall 2028, as part of Quebec’s wider housing expansion plan.
Free Heat‑Pump Installations for Low‑Income Quebecers
Hydro‑Québec, together with Quebec and Canadian governments, will install free heat pumps for low‑income households, covering all costs to improve heating efficiency and affordability.
Cape May County Homes Under $350K Sold Week of June 15‑21
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Tenant Groups Schedule July 1 Protests in Montreal and Quebec City
Tenant advocacy groups will protest high housing costs in Montreal and Quebec City on July 1, 2026, responding to rising rental prices across the province.
Quebec Reports Nearly 100,000 Vacant Homes
A recent report released on June 30, 2026, shows that Quebec has nearly 100,000 vacant homes, a number comparable to the total households in Sherbrooke.
Montreal Launches Interest-Free Rental Loans for 150 Tenants
Montreal will provide up to $5,000 interest‑free rental loans to 150 renters for five years, aiming to ease financial strain and support broader housing affordability efforts.
Montreal Launches Interest‑Free Rental Loans for Low‑Income Tenants
Montreal will offer interest‑free $5,000 rental loans to 150 low‑income renters, with a five‑year repayment plan, to help them keep their homes.
Quebec Solidaire Proposes Full Tax on Property Gains
Quebec Solidaire introduced a proposal to tax 100 percent of capital gains on all real‑estate sales in the province, aiming to curb speculation amid a housing‑affordability crisis. The plan has been presented to the National Assembly but has yet to be debated.
Tent City Near Montreal Highway Persists Amid Fires and Firefighter Calls
About ten people remain at the Saint‑Rémi encampment near the Ville‑Marie Expressway, where open fires have prompted repeated firefighter interventions. The makeshift settlement has existed for a long time in Montreal’s Saint‑Henri neighbourhood.
Tent Camp Remains in Saint‑Henri Despite Frequent Fire Calls
About ten people camp on a vacant lot in Saint‑Henri, lighting open fires that trigger regular fire‑fighter responses, with firefighter Mehdi Samsari confirming the routine nature of the incidents.
Montreal Increases Funding for Rent Assistance Bank
Montreal added nearly $750,000 to the Rent Assistance Bank, run by the Maison du Père, to help about 150 families at risk of eviction.
45 Affordable Units Set to Open in Saint‑Lazare by Fall 2028
A 45‑unit affordable housing complex in Saint‑Lazare is scheduled to welcome its first tenants in fall 2028, promoted by Premier Christine Fréchette as a model project for expanding affordable homes in the region.
Quebec Solidaire Proposes 100% Tax on Home Sale Gains
Quebec Solidaire has introduced a proposal to tax 100 percent of capital gains from home sales, aiming to curb speculation amid a severe housing shortage and rising prices. The plan will be debated in the National Assembly as the province seeks solutions to its affordability crisis.
Montreal Launches Interest‑Free Rental Loan Program for Tenants
Montreal will provide up to $5,000 interest‑free loans to 150 low‑income renters, to be repaid over five years, as a response to rising rental costs.
