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Closure - Public holidays
Please note that the SHDM offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 24th, for Québec’s National Holiday and on July 1st, for Canada Day.
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Investments to maintain and modernize Autonomie+ buildings
SHDM teams have just completed major work in three of its Autonomie+ buildings, intended for people aged 55 and over, including:
- Repairing the concrete access routes at Desormeaux, in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve;
- Replacing caulking and carrying out masonry work at the Jean‑Brillant Building, in the Sud‑Ouest borough;
- Modernizing the elevator at Lambert‑Closse, also located in the Sud‑Ouest borough.
Representing an investment of more than $900,000 and benefiting approximately 237 tenants, these renovation projects are part of SHDM’s residential asset maintenance program.
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.
Information – Heating Systems in Fielding and Walkley Buildings
Update as of February 9th:
The situation is now stable in all eight buildings, and the relocated tenants have returned to their respective units.
Following the widespread power outage on Sunday, January 25, in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough—caused by equipment failure at a Hydro-Québec facility and affecting a large number of buildings in the area—the heating systems in some of our buildings were shut down, resulting in burst pipes, leaks, and difficulties restoring heat.
Despite the continuous presence of the SHDM teams and contracted workers assigned to resolve the situation, issues persist. Some buildings also had to be evacuated to facilitate the necessary interventions.