# Homelessness crisis and government response in Quebec > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/homelessness-crisis-and-government-response-in-quebec > Updated: 2026-10-23T16:04:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. A study by AppEco for the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) indicated that homelessness in the Côte-Nord region cost public services over $1.6 million in 2025 due to the detention of homeless individuals. The report noted that homelessness in the region increased by more than 50% between 2022 and 2025, affecting diverse groups such as seniors, women, and Indigenous peoples. The UMQ cited a lack of supervised housing, mental health services, and community funding as complicating factors in remote areas. In response to homelessness challenges, Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced $28 million in emergency funding to support community organizations. This one-time allocation aims to fund 200 projects across 16 regions to implement winter emergency measures, including the creation of over 1,000 emergency spaces such as warming centers and shelters. While local officials welcomed the aid, some regional collectives have called for permanent funding solutions. The Premier has scheduled a summit on homelessness for early 2027 to discuss long-term strategies. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Quebec government announces $28 million for homelessness emergency aid Quebec is providing $28 million in emergency funding to support 200 winter homelessness projects across 16 regions, aiming to add 1,000 emergency spaces. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-government-announces-28-million-for-homelessness-emergency-aid ### 2026-09-28: Côte-Nord homelessness detention costs exceed $1.6 million Homelessness-related detention costs exceeded $1.6 million on Quebec's Côte-Nord in 2025, according to a UMQ study highlighting resource shortages in remote regions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cte-nord-homelessness-detention-costs-exceed-16-million --- Cite as: Homelessness crisis and government response in Quebec. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/homelessness-crisis-and-government-response-in-quebec