Montreal Housing Co-operatives Get Federal Renovation Funding for 23 Homes

The federal government announced on October 29 an investment of more than $1.5 million to renovate two housing co-operatives in Montreal, benefiting a total of 23 housing units. The announcement was made at the Coopérative d'habitation Parc Marquette, a 17-unit affordable housing project in the borough of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie. Housed in a century-old building, the co-operative used the funding to maintain the property and address water infiltration issues. Repairs were also carried out at the Coopérative d'habitation Objectif Chez Nous, which has six units, addressing water infiltration and drainage problems as well as balconies, masonry and exterior siding.

The two funding lines

According to the breakdown published by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Parc Marquette received $1.49 million from the federal government through the Affordable Housing Fund, and Objectif Chez Nous received $900,000. The announcement was made by Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Outremont, on behalf of Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. Bendayan said building new homes is essential, but preserving the ones already built is just as important, and that the work gives residents more comfortable, safe and welcoming places to live.

The Affordable Housing Fund behind the money

The funding comes from the Affordable Housing Fund, a $16.1-billion National Housing Strategy program that supports new affordable housing and the renovation and repair of existing community housing through low-interest or forgivable loans or contributions, prioritising those who need it most, including women and children fleeing family violence, seniors, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, those with mental health or addiction issues, veterans and young adults. The fund is now closed to new applications, with all available funds committed; as of June 2026, the federal government had committed $15.83 billion through it, supporting the creation of over 61,922 units and the repair of over 173,560 units.