{"id":56446,"date":"2023-04-04T11:27:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?page_id=56446"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:41:14","slug":"speaking-truths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/speaking-truths\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Truths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ACTING ON THE CAUSES<\/span>\n
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To fulfill its mission of taking action together for an inclusive Greater Montreal without poverty, Centraide aims to speak out to influence the community and let people know how important it is to act on the causes of poverty<\/strong> and reduce its impacts.<\/strong> Thanks to its specialized social and philanthropic development teams, Centraide brings people together to harness the strengths and expertise of partners from all backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is in this role that we launch the Speaking Truths series that will unite stakeholders in Greater Montreal to talk about key poverty issues<\/strong>. Guided by a concrete, innovative and collaborative approach, the Speaking Truths series will invite everyone concerned by these issues to develop partnerships\u2014which may come from unexpected places\u2014so that we can increase our collective impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Involvement must come from all sectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Institutions<\/strong>, all three levels of government<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By pushing our collaborative efforts further, learning from both amazing work and missteps over the years, and daring to carry out bold initiatives, we can build an inclusive society that embraces diversity and lets everyone fully realize their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In these post-pandemic and inflationary times, our society has to support people who don\u2019t have the same chances in life and who find themselves in vulnerable situations. By identifying and framing each effect of poverty within a broader systemic vision, we can set ambitious social transformation goals. <\/strong>We can do this in partnership with committed and diverse stakeholders with whom we have established shared indicators of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking Truths on Housing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Access to adequate and affordable housing has emerged as a key issue in the fight against inequality and poverty. The housing crisis in Greater Montreal has exacerbated the precarious situations of more and more people, which has a domino effect on other concerning social issues, such as childhood development, mental health, food security, domestic violence, and homelessness, to name just a few. This is why it is essential for the first edition of Speaking Truths to focus on housing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In spring 2022, Centraide of Greater Montreal created a working group to: <\/p>\n\n\n

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  2. Compile studies, initiatives and opportunities that can provide potential solutions to the identified issues.
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  3. Determine how Speaking Truths can be a platform to make these potential solutions a reality (supports, experimentation, demonstration, etc.). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    Learn about various initiatives related to the Speaking Truths on Housing<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Together for Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On May 15, 2023, we held the first edition of our Speaking Truths series on the subject of housing: an inspiring gathering for the community called Together for Housing<\/strong>. The goal of the day-long event was to come together and join forces to identify measures with the potential to end the housing crisis in Greater Montreal.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Vital Signs on Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On November 22, 2022,Centraide of Greater Montreal, the Foundation of Greater Montreal, and the Institut du Qu\u00e9bec released data from Vital Signs on Housing<\/strong>, a report that addressed the housing situation in Greater Montreal. This publication is a key part of Centraide\u2019s mobilization efforts to help Greater Montreal overcome its current housing crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Articles connexes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \n \n Essential needs <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Housing <\/a>\n\n
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    \n June 6, 2019<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
    \n Finding housing is not easy for everyone. Housing is not just an address. It\u2019s a place where we can rest… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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    Infographics<\/div>\n
    \n February 17, 2026<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
    \n Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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    \n \n Projects and partnerships <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n What does the Vital Signs report reveal about housing in Montreal? <\/a>\n\n
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    \n November 22, 2022<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
    \n Since 2006, the Foundation of Greater Montreal has published the Vital Signs of Greater Montreal reports to inform, unite and… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n \n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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