{"id":81189,"date":"2025-05-06T15:46:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?page_id=81189"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:59:05","slug":"current-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/current-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Current issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \"Poverty\"\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Essential needs <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Poverty <\/a>\n\n
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\n October 11, 2024<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Greater Montreal is home to the majority (60%) of Quebeckers living in poverty. How many people are in this situation?… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Social\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Social inclusion <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Social exclusion <\/a>\n\n
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\n October 17, 2023<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Some population groups are more at risk of social exclusion than others. They may experience this exclusion Due to their:… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Homelessness\"\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n January 17, 2025<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Given the housing crisis in Greater Montreal and the alarming increase in visible homelessness, Centraide is firmly committed to tackling… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Food\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Essential needs <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Food Insecurity <\/a>\n\n
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\n September 8, 2025<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Getting enough to eat: A daily struggle for too many people and families  Despite the slowdown in inflation in 2025,… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Housing\"\n <\/div>\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 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 \"School\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Youth success <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n School perseverance <\/a>\n\n
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\n August 20, 2025<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Youth success is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Greater Montreal. It is also an important tool in… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Mental\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Mental Health <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n April 9, 2026<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Just like physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being. It is greatly influenced by our… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n October 11, 2024<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Not everyone has the same risk of poverty. Belonging to specific groups, such as a visible minority, as well as… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Newcomers\"\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n September 5, 2025<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Settling in Greater Montreal: The realities and challenges Every year, Greater Montreal welcomes thousands of newcomers who arrive with the… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Women\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n February 16, 2026<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n Women can face a plurality of situations of vulnerability, which can include poverty, violence, mental health problems, addiction, a difficult… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n
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\n \"Growing\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Social inclusion <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Growing old in Greater Montreal: Realities and barriers <\/a>\n\n
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\n October 9, 2025<\/span> \u2022  <\/span>By Centraide<\/div>\n
\n In Greater Montreal, nearly one in six\u2014or 770,000 people\u2014is aged 65 and over. Around 104,000 are above the age of 85,… <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article>\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Other pages will soon be available to present the realities experienced by young people, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, and people with disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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