Moving day in Montreal is coming — and housing advocates are worried | CBC News

Montreal's traditional moving day, July 1st, is now seeing a shift as more tenants move in autumn due to tighter rental markets. The scarcity of affordable housing and high demand are making it difficult for many to find new homes by summer. This trend is causing increased struggles for those with lower incomes or fewer resources. As a result, more people are choosing autumn, when the rental market is slightly less competitive. Experts suggest tackling the housing crisis with new policies to increase affordable housing stock and support vulnerable renters.