The governments of Canada and Quebec have reached an agreement in principle regarding homelessness outside shelters and encampments, the two parties announced in a press release on Friday.
In total, the federal government will grant $50 million to Quebec over two years to help meet the needs of people who live in camps and who are homeless.
This announcement comes after both governments announced investments in their respective budgets to address the emergency of encampments and non-shelter homelessness across Canada.
“This partnership between the federal government and the Quebec government will support efforts to help the most vulnerable people find safe and affordable places they can call [leur] at home,” we can read in the press release.
Both said they were satisfied to reach an agreement.
“Homelessness is a national issue, which we are determined to put an end to,” said Federal Justice Minister Marc Miller.
“Our government is proud to carry out this project and reaffirms its commitment to restoring dignity, security and stability to those who need it most,” said the Minister responsible for Social Services of Quebec, Lionel. Carmant.
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