Laval, Quebec – The CISSS de Laval‑CSN union together with the Central Council of Metropolitan Montreal‑CSN (CCMM‑CSN) will hold a public rally on September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM in front of Laval City Hall. The demonstration is organized to protest the ongoing housing crisis and the rapid rise in rent costs that residents say have become astronomical.
The two CSN‑affiliated unions announced the event as a response to what they describe as a severe affordability problem affecting many families in the city. By gathering in a central public space, organizers aim to draw attention to the steep increase in rental prices and to call for measures that would alleviate the burden on tenants.
Laval’s housing market has been identified as increasingly unaffordable, prompting community groups and labor organizations to voice concern. The rally is intended to provide a platform for residents to express frustration and to pressure municipal and provincial authorities to address the imbalance between income levels and rental rates.
Participants are expected to include union members, local tenants, and other citizens affected by the rising cost of housing. The timing of the protest, scheduled for early afternoon, is designed to maximize visibility for passersby and media covering municipal affairs.
Organizers have emphasized that the event is peaceful and focused on highlighting the scale of the rent hikes, which they label as “astronomical.” They have called on city officials to engage in dialogue and to consider policy adjustments that could stabilize or reduce rental prices for the city’s occupants.
The rally will take place directly in front of the municipal building, a location chosen for its symbolic relevance to local governance. Authorities have been notified of the planned gathering, and standard public safety protocols are expected to be observed.