Hélène Bélanger

Hélène Bélanger, a professor at UQAM specializing in gentrification and housing rights, dives deep into the roots of the housing crisis, tracing it back to the 1960s. She dismantles the oversimplified blame on immigration and examines the stigmatization of tenants. The discussion also highlights the link between housing insecurity and health issues, while addressing the growing problem of homelessness. Additionally, they explore the systemic challenges faced by Indigenous communities, emphasizing the need for community-oriented policy solutions.