Opposition parties in the national assembly are tossing out proposals for how to solve Quebec s housing crisis, arguing that the government s housing bill lacks sufficient answers.
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.
Tenants' rights groups gathered the day before public hearings on Quebec's new housing bill were set to get underway to demand changes to the new legislation.
A united front of groups came together on Wednesday to tell the Legault government it needs to come up with a new action plan to combat the housing crisis.