Last week, we had the pleasure to brainstorm and ideate with 60 people representing just as many organizations involved in Québec’s community housing sector. Our collective efforts resulted in seven project proposals presented by participants at Plancher’s prototyping session.  

1. A consortium to pool assets, resources, and industry expertise 
2. One or more regional organizations capable of generating community obligations 
3. A pooled fund of financial resources 
4. A solidarity co-op to support struggling housing organizations 
5. A group of supporting organizations for the creation and development of social trusts 
6. A universally accessible needs assessment tool for adapted housing 
7. A purchasing company capable of developing “signature projects” 

The presentations are available on the Centre’s website so that all interested can comment on proposed ideas. Our team will consider all opinions and assess the feasibility of the proposals. 

Initiatives with the most transformative potential will be brought to life with Centre funding, human resources and partners.  
 
To learn more, visit our website. 

New Brunswick has the weakest protections for tenants compared to anywhere else in the country and the pandemic has exacerbated the situation, with evictions and unscrupulous landlord practices going unchecked. Two organizations applied for funding from the Centre with the expressed intent of standing up for the region’s tenants, they were awarded funding on the condition they join forces. 

The Centre awarded $49,986 to Spence Neighbourhood Association to conduct a participatory research project focused on identifying gaps in service for Indigenous people who are transitioning from their home communities to urban living. The report is now available on their website.