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Give Me Shelter: A look a housing in Montreal

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Join Ugonna from LogisAction (a Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-based housing advocacy group) and Cam from CJLO for their look into the ongoing housing crisis in Montreal.

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Give Me Shelter Episode 7: Navigating social housing 02.07.2026 27:15

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam give you an overview of social housing in Montreal. We go through the various organizations at the heart of social housing, what people mean when they say "affordable housing", and other ways to rent outside of the private market.

Give Me Shelter Episode 6: Sinister Eventsn and Navigating Housing Disasters 18.06.2026 26:42

Ugonna and Cam are back to talk about sinister events like fires, floods, and other disasters that could affect your housing situation.

Give Me Shelter Episode 5: Rent Increase Season 2026 and updates on housing in Montreal 05.03.2026 28:09

In our fifth episode, Ugonna and Cam discuss how the rent increase process has changed in Quebec, new trends in the 2026 housing situation in Montreal, and what to look out when you get your rental increase paper work from your landlord. Resources: Resources for rent increase refusal: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/notices/TAL_810A_E.pdf Rent increase information: https://www.tal...

Give Me Shelter Episode 4: Logisaction and what housing organizations can do for you 19.06.2025 27:24

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam dive into Logisaction's newly released annual report and cover how hosuing groups, like Logisaction, can help you navigate the housing market or changes to your housing situation.

Give Me Shelter Episode 3: Getting Ready for the Tribunal 10.04.2025 30:05

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam walk you through how Tribunal administratif du logement handles cases. They also cover getting your documents in order, how to challenge decisions, and other ways to make sure you're getting a fair deal when renting. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.ca Resources:...

Give Me Shelter Episode 2: Rent Increases 06.03.2025 29:18

In our second episode, we talk about rent increases. You can learn the logic behind rent increases, how to calculate a fair increase, and what happens when you refuse your increase. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.ca Resources: Resources for rent increase refusal: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/s...

Give Me Shelter Episode 1: Tenants and Landlords 08.02.2025 45:51

In our first episode, we talk about the state of housing in Montreal before getting into specifics about the landlord-tenant relationship under Quebec law. We talk about signing a lease, common scams, landlord responsibilities, and more. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.ca Resources: EvalWeb Lin...