Seventy‑one households in Montreal were still living in emergency shelters on July 8, a full week after the province’s unofficial moving day on July 1. The figure reflects the number of families who have not yet secured permanent housing since the holiday that traditionally marks a large wave of residential moves across Quebec.
July 1 is widely regarded as the start of the province’s moving season, and the influx of people seeking new homes often creates a temporary spike in demand for short‑term accommodation. This year, the number of households remaining in emergency shelters reached 71, more than double the 40 households recorded at the same point in the previous year. The rise suggests that the current moving‑day surge has placed additional pressure on the city’s emergency‑housing system.
The comparison with last year highlights a notable increase in the scale of the problem. While the city’s shelter network typically absorbs the short‑term needs that arise after the moving day, the latest count shows a higher proportion of families still without permanent housing after seven days. Officials monitor these trends to assess the adequacy of shelter capacity and to plan any necessary interventions. The data underscores the importance of timely housing solutions during the period that follows Quebec’s moving‑day tradition.
The situation on July 8 serves as a snapshot of the ongoing challenge of matching housing supply with the seasonal demand that follows the province’s annual relocation peak. With 71 households still in emergency accommodation, the city continues to address the heightened need for temporary housing resources during this busy time of year.