Several organizations are calling on Quebec and Ottawa to take action to address the effects of the housing crisis, which is particularly damaging to women.
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In an interview with LCN, Popular Action Front in Urban Redevelopment (FRAPRU) organizer Céline Magontier called for better rent control, stronger measures to combat evictions and more social housing to help the many female victims of the crisis.
This says that with an average income difference of $6,000 between female and male renters, the female population is highly vulnerable to this problem.
“When these women find themselves at the intersection of multiple oppressions – such as when they are treated racially, when they are alone, when they are older or younger, or when they have a disability – they are even more likely to be victims of housing problems, particularly because they experience more discrimination. “ announces Ms. Magontier.
Women are, on average, more precarious and therefore more likely to have more serious housing problems, she points out.
“We also know that they often take on more responsibility for their children. Eight out of ten single-parent households have a woman as the main financier and single-parent families are particularly affected,” says the FRAPRU organizer.
“As the head of a family, it is difficult to find accommodation. The owners don't want it, the families. In order to find accommodation, mothers are often forced to lie about having children,” she adds.
To watch the full interview, watch the video above.