News
Two new tenants at Îlot Balmoral starting in Fall 2026
As of fall 2026, Îlot Balmoral will welcome two new tenants, further strengthening its role as a major hub for digital creation:
- The ADN Campus of Cégep du Vieux Montréal and Cégep de Matane, recognized for more than 20 years for its training programs in video game development, digital creation, and interactive arts;
- The Teaching and Research Unit (TRU) in Creation and New Media at UQAT’s Centre in Montreal, which offers programs developed in synergy with the creative industry and in response to the challenges of tomorrow’s world.
Announcement of federal government funding for the Christin project
At a press conference held on February 20, the Government of Canada announced $11.6 million in funding for Le Christin, an SHDM building entirely dedicated to combating homelessness and managed by Accueil Bonneau.
2026 Budget and 2026–2028 Three-Year Capital Plan (PTI)
This week, the SHDM presented its 2026 budget and its 2026–2028 three-year capital plan (PTI) to the City of Montreal’s Finance and Administration Committee.
They reflect the SHDM’s commitment to building affordable housing in Montréal, both now and for the long term, in partnership with stakeholders from the private and public sectors.
Acquisition of a lot to develop 70 affordable housing units
As part of its Policy for the Transfer of Municipal Properties for Non-Market Housing Purposes, the City of Montreal has authorized the sale to the SHDM of the former Solotech factory site, located at the corner of Gilford Street and 2nd Avenue in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough.
The SHDM will develop a six-storey building there, comprising approximately 70 non-market housing units of various sizes, ranging from one to three bedrooms.
“This project will contribute to our goal of developing 1,000 affordable and social housing units by 2027 across Montreal. After completing successful feasibility studies on this site over the summer, our teams are now working on the design phase, with construction set to begin in fall 2026,” said Sophie Rousseau-Loiselle, General Manager of the SHDM.
To read the full press release (In French only)