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Quebec Premier Resists Action on Record 5.9% Rent Hike

1/24/2025

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Quebec Premier François Legault stands firm against intervening in a staggering 5.9% rent hike for 2025, the steepest in years. As housing costs soar, the Liberal Party urges action to shield vulnerable tenants from financial hardship, igniting a heated debate over the government's role in safeguarding affordable living.

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Quebec Premier François Legault stands firm against intervening in a staggering 5.9% rent hike for 2025, the steepest in years. As housing costs soar, the Liberal Party urges action to shield vulnerable tenants from financial hardship, igniting a heated debate over the government's role in safeguarding affordable living.