Elders' home, transitional housing among Nunavik priorities for new federal funds

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Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-30 16:34:17.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Housing, Indigenous, Healthcare, Seniors]

The Government of Canada announced $130 million in funding for Inuit treaty organizations, with more than $32 million allocated to Makivvik to support regional priorities in Nunavik. Makivvik plans to put the funds toward a new elders' home in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, and transitional housing in Montreal, following the relocation of 13 elders due to structural issues at a previous facility. Additional allocations from the $130 million package include $16.9 million for the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, $15.5 million for the Nunatsiavut government, and $65 million for Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated under the federal Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Fund.

Réaction QS - Vente illégale d'un OBNL d'habitation à Repentigny : Québec solidaire salue l'initiative de Québec

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-29 12:15:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Housing, Seniors]

Quebec solidaire housing critic Andrés Fontecilla expressed support for the Quebec government's intervention to cancel the illegal sale of a non-profit housing organization for seniors in Repentigny. The initiative aims to protect affordable housing assets for seniors from unauthorized commercial transactions. The party continues to press for stronger provincial oversight to prevent speculative sales of social and non-profit housing infrastructure.

Aide d'urgence de 28 millions de dollars pour soutenir rapidement les personnes en situation d'itinérance

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-10-23 11:52:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Social Services, Housing, Emergency]

Quebec Premier and Minister Responsible for Combating Homelessness Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has announced an emergency financial aid package of 28 million dollars to swiftly support individuals experiencing homelessness ahead of the upcoming winter season. The funding aims to address the observed growth in homelessness across the province by providing immediate resources and operational support to emergency shelters and community organizations. The initiative forms part of the government's ongoing efforts to bolster vulnerable populations during periods of high seasonal demand.