Hundreds of thousands of Quebecers have experienced homelessness or eviction, according to
a recent report from the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ).
Based on data collected between 2017 and 2022, in 9% of households, the reference person has experienced at least one period of homelessness in their lifetime. The most commonly cited causes are relationship or interpersonal issues (45%) and financial difficulties (36%).
In addition, approximately 5% of households in the province have been forced to move out of a rental unit. The main reason for eviction is a landlord reclaiming the property for personal use, cited in 40% of cases.
In Quebec, this represents more than 337,000 people who have experienced homelessness and approximately 187,000 households that have faced the consequences of a forced move.
Experiencing hardship and housing instability can happen to anyone. That’s why the Toit à Moi community is so important—to support those who find themselves without a home.
💛 Thank you for being part of this community.