Housing Crisis Quebec: Voter Priorities & Party Plans 2025
More than half of Quebecers place housing among their top election priorities. As Canadians prepare to vote on April 28th, the urgency of the housing crisis has come to the forefront—especially in Quebec. Economic uncertainty, driven by a trade conflict with the United States, is raising the cost of living. Amid this backdrop, housing has become a key issue.
Quebecers’ Top Election Issues
According to a Royal LePage® survey by Burson, 86% of Quebec voters say the economy and cost of living are their top concerns. Healthcare follows at 72%, housing at 55%, and government spending/taxes at 51%. Other concerns include international trade (38%) and immigration (34%). Respondents could choose multiple priorities.
🏠 How the Housing Crisis Quebec Faces Affects Voter Decisions
About 49% of Quebecers say that a party’s housing policy will influence their vote. Meanwhile, 46% say it will not affect their decision. Interestingly, 9% rank housing as the most important issue driving their vote.
🗳️ Housing Crisis Quebec: Regional Differences in Voter Concern
Like the rest of Canada, Quebecers rank the economy and cost of living as their top concern. Trade tensions and inflation have made these issues even more pressing.
“It’s not surprising to see Canadians united on the key issues,” said Dominic St-Pierre, Senior VP at Royal LePage. “Quebecers want a government that can protect our economic interests and also address housing needs quickly.”
Voter Sentiment Varies by Region
Views on housing policy differ by location:
- Ottawa-Gatineau: 67% say housing will influence their vote.
- Montreal: 52% agree.
- Quebec City: Only 39% feel housing policy matters in their vote.
This is surprising, given Quebec City recently recorded the highest house price growth among major Canadian cities.
📊 Federal Party Responses to the Quebec Housing Crisis
Liberal Party
Plans to double housing construction over the next decade. It will offer low-cost loans for affordable housing, promote prefabricated designs, and remove GST for first-time homebuyers on homes up to $1 million.
Conservative Party
Aims to build 2.3 million homes in five years. Plans include tax cuts for developers, incentives for municipalities, and converting 15% of federal buildings into homes. The party will also eliminate GST on new rental units and homes priced up to $1.3 million.
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Wants to double the current building rate using public investment. Will offer low-interest, government-backed mortgages to first-time buyers. Plans to ban corporations from buying affordable rentals to protect tenants.
Bloc Québécois
Supports transferring federal housing funds directly to Quebec. Proposes aid for down payments, tax exemptions on certain home-buying services, and help for students and seniors. Also advocates for anti-flipping rules and more homeless support.
Green Party
Proposes banning corporate purchases of single-family homes and removing tax breaks for REITs. Promises a large-scale public housing program using Canadian materials and labor, with a focus on permanent affordability.
