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Current issues

Current issues

A better understanding of
current challenges

Every day, hundreds of thousands of people across Greater Montreal face challenges that compromise their well-being and dignity. Whether it’s housing, food security, homelessness, poverty, social exclusion or staying in school, these issues are interrelated and call for collective, sustainable responses. By supporting a network of more than 375 community agencies and projects, Centraide acts where needs are greatest to build an inclusive community free of poverty.

Poverty
Essential needs
Poverty
October 11, 2024 •  By Centraide
Greater Montreal is home to the majority (60%) of Quebeckers living in poverty. How many people are in this situation?…
Social exclusion
Social inclusion
Social exclusion
October 17, 2023 •  By Centraide
Some population groups are more at risk of social exclusion than others. They may experience this exclusion Due to their:…
Food Insecurity
Essential needs
Food Insecurity
November 6, 2026 •  By Centraide
Getting enough to eat: A daily struggle for too many people and families  Food insecurity remains a pressing issue, despite…
Housing
Essential needs
Housing
February 17, 2026 •  By Centraide
Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to…

Populations reached

Groups most at risk of poverty
Groups most at risk of poverty
October 11, 2024 •  By Centraide
Not everyone has the same risk of poverty. Belonging to specific groups, such as a visible minority, as well as…
Newcomers
Social inclusion
Newcomers
September 5, 2025 •  By Centraide
Settling in Greater Montreal: The realities and challenges Every year, Greater Montreal welcomes thousands of newcomers who arrive with the…
Seniors
Social inclusion
Seniors
October 9, 2025 •  By Centraide
Growing old in Greater Montreal: Realities and barriers In Greater Montreal, nearly one in six—or 770,000 people—is aged 65 and over….
2SLGBTQIA+ communities
Social inclusion
2SLGBTQIA+ communities
August 13, 2026 •  By Centraide
Despite progress, challenges still exist Greater Montreal is a place of diverse identities, realities and life experiences. But despite decades…