by Lorraine Carpenter, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Amidst the ongoing housing crisis, the City of Montreal has announced what Mayor Valérie is calling a record-breaking initiative to secure affordable housing.

In the East End, 720 affordable housing units have been protected from speculation following investments from the city, other levels of government and private investors.

“This is the largest operation to protect affordable housing in Montreal. We are taking action to house Montrealers!”