Montreal to spend $3.2M on temporary social housing

Montreal has secured $60 million in funding for temporary social housing to address the ongoing homelessness crisis. This funding, allocated for 2025, aims to create approximately 1,000 new housing units. The initiative is part of the city's broader strategy to combat homelessness and provide immediate shelter solutions while permanent housing plans are developed. City officials emphasize the urgency of addressing the housing needs of vulnerable populations as the winter months approach.