The SHDM becomes a member of the Montréal = Families steering committee

At the invitation of the Minister responsible for the Montréal region, Jean-François Lisée, the SHDM joined the Montréal = Families Steering Committee, to identify the most effective strategies and incentives to encourage families with young children to settle or remain on the island of Montréal.

The working group is composed of experts from associations, academia, financial circles and community groups, as well as of representatives from the Ville de Montréal and the Québec government. This group will examine the incentives that are already in place and have had proven results in Montréal or other cities.

In addition to initiatives that directly affect housing, such as home ownership programs, the working group will focus on other dimensions of a living environment that are factors in attracting families, such as transportation, recreation, education, etc.