Almost three years after being struck by a tornado, Gatineau's Mont-Bleu district lacks affordable housing, according to community organizers. Stephan Godin, the father of a young woman living in the neighborhood, told Radio-Canada that rents have soared for some units. Isabelle Miron, a municipal councillor for the district of l'Orée-du-Parc, said she's monitoring the situation closely and will support organizations fighting for affordable housing. According to the councillor, the city's housing strategy responds to social-housing issues, which can be observed throughout Gatineau. The city's strategy encourages promoters of new developments to integrate affordable housing initiatives into their projects.

Source: CBC News June 13, 2021 20:03 UTC