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Housing debate: September 13, an opportunity to learn about the commitments of political parties
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Montreal, September 1, 2022 - Following the election call and the Housing Summit, the Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ), the Association des professionnels de la construction et de l'habitation du Québec (APCHQ), the Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ) the Corporation des propriétaires immobiliers du Québec (CORPIQ), the Urban Development Institute of Quebec (UDI) and the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ) are announcing their intention to hold an electoral debate on the theme of housing, an issue that cannot be ignored in the current housing crisis.
The organizations speak with one voice of a perfect storm considering that affordability and availability are being challenged by the lack of land, supply problems, regulations and of course, the shortage of labour.
This debate will allow the main political parties to express their views on these issues and to present their solutions to meet the challenges facing the housing sector, to resolve the housing deficit in all regions of Quebec. To date, all political parties represented at the National Assembly have confirmed their presence.
Will be present:
- Maxime Larochelle, candidate in Laurier-Dorion for the Parti québécois
- André Lamontagne, candidate in Johnson for the Coalition avenir Québec
- Marie-Claude Nichols, candidate in Vaudreuil for the Quebec Liberal Party
- Martin Bécotte, candidate in Châteauguay for Québec solidaire
- Carmel-Antoine Bessard, candidate in Bourassa-Sauvé for the Conservative Party of Quebec
The debate will take place on September 13 between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. at the Centre Mont-Royal in Montreal during a breakfast session and will be moderated by journalist Mathieu Dion, Bloomberg's Montreal Bureau Chief.
Please note that the event is open to media representatives. It will be possible to follow the debate live on the Facebook pages of the organizing organizations.
DATE / TIME:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
PLACE:
Mount Royal Centre
2200 Mansfield Street, Montreal, QC H3A 3R8
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About the ACQ
The Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ) is the largest voluntary multi-sectoral association in the Quebec construction industry. Under Bill R-20, the ACQ is the employer bargaining agent for all employers in the institutional-commercial and industrial (IC/I) sectors. The ACQ represents 17,719 companies that generate more than 62% of the total hours worked and reported in the industry. It is also present in the residential sector through its subsidiary ACQ Residential. Through a network of 10 regional associations in 17 cities across Quebec, it offers its members a multitude of tools and services.
For information:
Guillaume Houle | Media Relations
Telephone: 514 354-8249, extension 2173
Cell: 514 607-7210
About the APCHQ
Founded in 1961, the APCHQ is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and develop the professionalism of its 19,000 member companies in 13 regional associations. Through its technical, legal, occupational health and safety, labour relations and training services, as well as its government and public interventions, the APCHQ helps its members increase their skills and evolve in a highly competitive environment. In addition, on the renewal of collective agreements in the construction industry, the APCHQ has the mandate to negotiate on behalf of 15,500 employers in the residential sector. Since 2018, the APCHQ has been helping thousands of consumers find a contractor that suits their needs with trouverunentrepreneur.com, the largest directory of construction and renovation contractors in Quebec.
For information:
Émilie Hermitte
Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Cell : 514 237-7096
About the Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec
The Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ) is a non-profit organization that represents more than 14,000 real estate brokers and agencies. It is responsible for promoting and defending their interests, considering the issues facing the profession and the various professional and regional realities of its members. The APCIQ is also an important player in many real estate issues, including the implementation of measures to promote access to property. The Association publishes statistics on the residential real estate market in Quebec, offers training, tools, and services related to the real estate field and facilitates the collection, dissemination and exchange of information. The APCIQ has its head office in Quebec City, administrative offices in Montreal and a regional office in Saguenay. It has two subsidiaries, Société Centris Inc. and the Collège de l'immobilier du Québec.
For information:
Patrice St-Amour
Director, Communications and Marketing
Tel: 514-762-2440, ext. 157
Cell: 514 946-8742
About CORPIQ
A non-profit organization bringing together 30,000 landlords and managers who own nearly 500,000 rental units and condos, CORPIQ is the largest association to offer services to landlords and to defend their interests, for over 40 years. It serves all regions from four offices with a total of 70 employees. Quebec landlords provide housing to 1.3 million renter households, seven out of ten of which own a duplex or triplex. Rental housing represents gross annual revenues of $10.5 billion, of which $1.6 billion is returned in municipal and school taxes.
For information:
Marc-André Plante
Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations
Cell: 514 249-1691
Email: maplante@corpiq.com
About the RGCQ
The RGCQ advocates sound management and good governance in condominiums. It watches over the interests of co-owners and administrators within this type of housing, but also ensures that building managers deliver ethical services. The maintenance and conservation of the building represent its main reason for being.
For information:
Laurent Émery
Cell: 514 978-1904
About the Urban Development Institute of Quebec
Founded in 1987, the Urban Development Institute of Quebec (UDI) is an independent, non-profit organization. The UDI is the most important representative of the commercial real estate industry in Quebec. It acts primarily as a partner between industry members, public authorities, and all stakeholders in the commercial real estate ecosystem.
For information:
Emmanuella Tchanga
Marketing and Communications Manager
Telephone: (514) 866-3625, extension 4
Cell: (514) 291-6093