With rising rent costs and increasing homelessness, housing advocates are putting pressure on governments saying that relying on charities is far from enough
Anne Marie Jobin of the Montreal area has lived a difficult life, and is having trouble meeting her own basic needs as her health declines. She hasn't been able to find help.
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.
Finance Minister Eric Girard outlined the province's economic update Tuesday, saying the government is taking 'targeted action' to address housing and other issues.