A study by the Observatoire des inégalités quantifying the societal costs of the lack of adequate housing in Quebec and documenting housing insecurity. Conducted in collaboration with six public health departments and the UQAM Research Chair in the Reduction of Social Inequalities in Health, the multi-part study examines the effects on the economy, health, domestic violence, and children’s educational outcomes. It serves as a valuable resource for community housing organizations, tenant groups, and public policymakers to inform planning and advocacy efforts regarding affordable housing.
Authors: Geoffroy Boucher, Ferdaous Roussafi, and Sandy Torres; partners: Quebec public health departments and UQAM.
Topics: housing crisis, affordable housing, housing insecurity, public health, Quebec.