Quebec's Homelessness Budget: Is It Enough?

0:00Quebec's 2026 budget promises nearly $90 million over five years to fight homelessness and prevent it from worsening with. Most funds front-loaded in the first three years, Montreal advocates, though, call it a bare minimum that falls short of real needs on the streets. Only about $24,800,000 marks truly new provincial spending, mainly to fill a gap left by federal money expiring. April 1st The bulk renews old grants untouched for five years, losing value to inflation while costs for services keep climbing. Frontline groups report mounting pressure, with dozens facing cuts as they handle more people amid higher expenses for food, transport, and operations. One community program saw a key funding request rejected for support workers in modular homes aimed at encampment residents with pets or partners. Funds like those serving seniors over 55, warn of closing overflow shelters by late April,

1:00prioritizing staff to stabilize lives over. Basics like bus rides or meals, they push for inflation-linked funds focused on long-term prevention, not just crisis response. Finance officials describe the budget as targeted aid for urgent issues, but without fresh resources, Montreal's helpers feared deeper service gaps as, homelessness strains the system further. Canada News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story