Société Logique and its partners are pleased to invite you to a press conference to be held on September 3, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Sanaaq Centre, 1200 Sussex Street, Montreal (QC) H3H 0E3, to present an Assessment of the State of Accessible Housing in Quebec as well as Policy Demands addressed to the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

This media briefing aims to unveil, ahead of the provincial elections, an Assessment of the State of Accessible Housing in Quebec as well as policy demands for all relevant levels of government. These initiatives call on all decision-makers to make concrete commitments to promote the development of accessible, affordable, and inclusive housing throughout Quebec.

The initiative is led by Société Logique, whose mission is to promote the universal accessibility of built environments, with significant contributions from organizations advocating for the rights of people with disabilities:

- The Groupement des associations de personnes handicapées de la Rive-Sud de Montréal (GAPHRSM);

- Ex aequo;

- the Association for Information on Adapted Housing and Buildings (AILIA),

- DéPhy Montréal;

- the Quebec Alliance of Regional Groups for the Integration of People with Disabilities (AQRIPH).

Rayside Labossière Architects and Groupe GDI, a real estate developer, contributed their technical expertise and knowledge of on-the-ground realities.

An Issue That Affects the Entire Population

While approximately one in five people in Quebec lives with a disability and the population is aging rapidly, the supply of accessible housing remains limited, lacks diversity, and is difficult to find. The participating organizations are calling for universal accessibility to be recognized as a fundamental component of housing policies, programs, and regulations. Nearly 42% of Canadians provide care for children or adults. Furthermore, the proportion of people aged 65 and older could reach nearly one-quarter of Quebec’s population by 2031. Despite this demographic shift, a major shortfall remains in the construction of universally accessible housing.

“As the population ages, the need for accessible and affordable housing is skyrocketing. On the ground, we see more and more every day the difficulties people face in finding housing that meets their needs. We must take action to resolve this dual crisis of housing accessibility and affordability. It is essential to take action to ensure that the right to housing is respected for a significant portion of the population.”

— Martin Lalonde

Collective Rights Advocate, Housing and Municipal Life, Ex aequo

“As founding president of Groupe GDI and as a person with quadriplegia, housing accessibility is both a personal and professional reality for me. Our challenge is to design housing that is truly accessible, without making it financially out of reach for those who need it most. Our challenge is to design housing that is truly accessible, without making it financially out of reach for those who need it most.

Accessibility must be considered from the very beginning of the design process, with standards that are simple, effective, and economically realistic. By combining the experiences of those directly affected with the expertise of the construction industry, we can build better, more accessible housing at a reasonable cost.”

— Mathieu Lamarche

President, Groupe GDI

“At the Quebec Alliance of Regional Groups for the Integration of People with Disabilities (AQRIPH), we believe that a Quebec framework law on universal accessibility would require stakeholders in the housing sector to collaborate in order to provide more affordable and accessible housing in all regions of Quebec. ”

— Marc Tremblay

Director of Policy and Research, AQRIPH