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How will the focus on Montreal's housing crisis affect the Coalition Avenir Québec?

CAQ must define housing strategies amid Montreal's high vacancy rates The Coalition Avenir Québec has emphasized ramping up the construction of new housing units in its strategy. However, experts warn that simply increasing construction may not solve the shortage of affordable rentals or social housing, which are priced out of the average Montrealer's reach.

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The facts so far

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  • The vacancy rate for rental units in new builds (built between 2022 and 2025) across Montreal is 8.4 per cent, nearly three times the Montreal average of 2.9 per cent.montrealgazette.com
  • The Coalition Avenir Québec has emphasized ramping up construction of new units in its housing strategies.montrealgazette.com
  • Experts warn that focusing on new construction may not solve the shortage of affordable rentals or social housing.montrealgazette.com
  • The Quebec election is approaching, forcing party leaders to answer how they plan to address the province’s housing crisis.montrealgazette.com

Why it matters

For the Coalition Avenir Québec, the housing crisis is a major political liability and a core issue voters are focused on ahead of the election. The party must demonstrate a credible and effective plan that goes beyond simply building more units, as experts suggest that current development programs often produce housing that is too expensive for the average tenant.

The wider context shows that this issue is shared across Quebec, with other parties like Québec solidaire proposing large-scale plans, such as an $11.8-billion housing plan, which includes transforming existing private units into affordable housing.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific details does the Coalition Avenir Québec plan to implement to ensure new housing is affordable?
  • How will the CAQ respond to expert criticism that focusing on new construction alone is insufficient?

What would change this answer

The Coalition Avenir Québec announces a plan to transform existing private units into affordable housingThis would significantly strengthen its policy position and address expert concerns about affordability.
The market continues to adjust slowly, as noted by expertsThe pressure on the CAQ to deliver immediate, tangible results for renters will increase.

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