The Community Development Corporations (CDC) of Montérégie-Ouest jointly express their deep disappointment with the recent economic update from the Legault government, which neglects the urgent needs of vulnerable populations and community organizations in the region.
This fall, the CDC actively participated in the national campaign “Quebec is KO”, initiated by the National Table of Community Development Corporations (TNCDC), aimed at raising government awareness of the issues of poverty and social exclusion. Despite these concerted efforts, the measures announced remain largely insufficient.
Social assistance: a losing battle
With an average annual social assistance of $14,701, recipients are unable to cope with inflation and precariousness. The update doesn’t include any major improvements, which keeps those affected in the dust.
Accommodation: left on the ropes
Despite the announcement of an acceleration of construction projects, no investment in new social or community housing has been made. Yet an additional 10,000 units were needed to respond to the current crisis.
Community organizations: abandoned in the ring
No additional funding has been allocated to the overall mission of community organizations, despite dire needs estimated at $2.6 billion. This lack of support compromises their ability to meet the growing needs of the population.
“The citizens of Haut-Saint-Laurent do not have the capacity to pay for the costs linked to this inaction! It is time to mobilize and fight together for a more just and equitable future,” explains Rémi Pelletier, general director of the CDC Haut-Saint-Laurent.
The CDCs of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Beauharnois-Salaberry, Haut-Saint-Laurent, Roussillon and Jardins-de-Napierville bring together social economy organizations and businesses working for community development and solidarity in their respective regions.
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