In Episode 19 of CHIA Podcast, Chia-Yi Tung speaks with Marc-André Plante, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations at CORPIQ and former Mayor of Terrebonne, about the current state of Québec’s rental housing market and the challenges facing both property owners and tenants.
The conversation explores the age and condition of Québec’s rental housing stock, the realities of property ownership and management, housing affordability, maintenance and renovation challenges, immigration and rental housing access, security deposits, regulatory reform, and the importance of finding a sustainable balance between tenant protection and long-term investment in housing. The discussion also examines environmental initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and the role public policy can play in preserving and improving the province’s rental housing supply.
Through conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts, CHIA Podcast provides practical insights into the economic, social, and policy issues shaping Québec’s real estate and housing sectors.
