Advocates launch cross-Quebec tour to demand more social housing
For some protesters gathered outside premier Francois Legault’s office Sunday, Quebec’s plan to distribute up to $600 to households this fall won’t help some people to pay their rent.
Though the province has made some promises in recent months to invest in social housing, protesters argue more is needed and say the government should commit starting now.“Namely to build at least 50,000 over the next five years,” said Amy Darwish of Comité d’Action de Parc Extension , another housing rights advocacy group.
That’s because, as the demonstrators point out, many people have been waiting for too long for social housing.
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