71 Montreal Households Housed in Hotel Amid Relocations
Seventy‑one Montreal households displaced by recent relocations are staying in a city‑run hotel, a number that is double last year's count, according to city officials.
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Quebec to Fund Water Infrastructure for Affordable Prefab Neighborhoods
Quebec announced a plan to promote affordable prefabricated housing neighbourhoods by financing most water‑infrastructure costs, targeting the province’s housing affordability crisis.
Toronto Home Sales Up in June as Listings Decline
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose in June 2026 compared with a year earlier, even as new listings fell, and the real‑estate board predicts prices will increase in the coming months.
71 Families Still Housed in Hotel Amid Montreal Housing Surge
Seventy‑one families are staying in a Montreal hotel after recent relocations, with the city using the temporary shelter while seeking permanent housing solutions.
Over 2,000 Quebec Households Still Lease‑less After July 1 Move‑out Day
Over 2,000 Quebec households lacked a lease after the July 1 moving‑out day, illustrating that new apartment construction has not resolved the province’s affordable rental shortage, according to housing advocates.
More Than 2,000 Quebec Households Homeless After July 1 Moving Day
Over 2,000 Quebec households remain without a lease after the July 1 moving day, and housing advocates say new apartment construction has not resolved the province’s affordability crisis.
Quebec Government to Build Prefab Housing Across Thirty Regions
Quebec’s Fréchette administration unveiled a plan to build prefabricated housing neighbourhoods in about thirty regions, offering units priced under $350,000 as part of its affordable‑housing strategy.
Hundreds Rally Against Montreal’s Soaring Rents
Approximately 600 tenants protested in Montreal on July 1, 2026, demanding action on sharply rising rents that have limited affordable housing options.
Quebec Unveils Prefab Housing Neighborhood Plan
Quebec's government unveiled a plan to build prefabricated home neighborhoods in about thirty regions, pricing each unit under $350,000 to expand affordable housing options.
Hundreds Rally in Montreal Over Skyrocketing Rents
Around 600 tenants and a rent‑rights coalition rallied in Montreal on July 1 to protest sharp rent increases that are leaving many renters without affordable options.
71 Montreal Households Still in Hotel Amid Rising Displacement
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada reports that 71 Montreal households remain in a hotel, a figure that has doubled from the previous year, highlighting rising displacement in the city.
Youth Group Launches Large Montreal Clothing Drive July 3‑4
Ékip Jeunesse will hold a two‑day clothing and supplies drive in Montreal on July 3‑4 to aid people facing homelessness as the moving season is expected to increase street numbers.
Montreal Streets Flooded with Mattresses and Appliances After July 1
After the July 1 holiday, Montreal streets were littered with mattresses, appliances and dressers, with city officials planning a bulk collection for the following Tuesday.
71 Families Still Housed in Montreal Hotel Shelters
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada reported that 71 families are still staying in Montreal hotel shelters, a number that has doubled from the previous year, reflecting rising demand for temporary housing.
Montreal Youth Group to Hold Large Clothing Drive
Ékip Jeunesse will run a two‑day clothing and supplies drive on July 3‑4 in Montreal, targeting youth and others in precarious situations as charities brace for a rise in homelessness during the peak moving season.
Montreal Launches Interest‑Free Rental Loan Program
Montreal announced a program offering interest‑free rental loans of up to $5,000 to about 150 low‑income households, aiming to help renters avoid eviction. The loans will be repaid over five years without interest, reflecting the city’s effort to improve housing stability.
Around 600 Protest in Montreal Over Soaring Rents
Around 600 tenants and coalition members protested in Montreal on July 1, 2026, demanding action on sharply rising rents that are leaving many renters without affordable options.
Montreal Launches Interest‑Free Rental Loan Program
Montreal announced an interest‑free rental loan program that will provide up to $5,000 to about 150 low‑income households, repayable over five years. The initiative aims to prevent evictions and support renters facing financial hardship.
Montreal Boosts Rent‑Assistance Bank with $750,000 Funding
Montreal has added about $750,000 to its rent‑assistance bank, enabling the Maison du Père’s program to help roughly 150 families at risk of eviction. The funding boost aims to expand emergency housing aid for low‑income households.
45 Affordable Units Set to Open in Saint‑Lazare by Fall 2028
A 45‑unit affordable housing complex in Saint‑Lazare will open in fall 2028, with Premier Christine Fréchette citing it as a model project in Quebec’s affordable‑housing initiative.
