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According to a report by Quebec researchers studying social inequalities, Quebec’s economy lost $4.2 billion in 2021 due to the ongoing housing crisis — a figure the authors say is likely even higher in 2025. 

Manque de logements adéquats : quels coûts sur la prospérité économique? is the first publication in a larger research project conducted by the with several partners. 

The researchers calculated the economic loss by counting how much money was spent on housing over and above 30 per cent of people’s incomes, money that could otherwise have supported broader economic activity.  

ɬÀï·¬ experts are available to provide insight and analysis on this issue: 

Jayne Malenfant is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education and Editor of the International Journal on Homelessness. They can speak about housing policy; homelessness prevention in Quebec, especially eviction prevention; homelessness and housing instability; and community-led recommendations on housing rights.  

jayne.malenfant [at] mcgill.ca (English, French) 

Moshe Lander is a course lecturer in the Department of Economics. He is available to discuss the financial conditions of the housing crisis, the role of inflation, policy, government budgets, and the housing market.

moshe.lander [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)