Construction is underway in Longueuil on a 12-room addition to Casa Bernard-Hubert, a local organisation that provides support and shelter to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. The new building, to be known as Le Pavillon, is being built on Chemin du Coteau-Rouge and has an estimated construction cost of $2.2 million.
Funding partners and local contribution
The project is financed through a combination of provincial, federal and municipal support. The majority of the financing—$1.6 million—comes from the Société d'habitation du Québec's Programme d'habitation abordable Québec, funded through the Canada–Quebec Agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) and recent Quebec budget commitments. The City of Longueuil is contributing $646,000 toward the construction.
| Contributor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Société d'habitation du Québec / HAF (provincial/federal) | $1,600,000 |
| City of Longueuil | $646,000 |
| Total estimated construction cost | $2,246,000* |
*Total shown reflects the $2.2-million estimate from project announcements; municipal and provincial/federal contributions reported total $2,246,000 due to rounded figures in public statements.
Scope and expected impact
Le Pavillon will add 12 rooms to Casa Bernard-Hubert’s capacity, expanding local shelter and transitional housing options. Officials framing the announcement emphasised housing supply as a key part of preventing and reducing homelessness, and the project was presented as an example of multi-level government collaboration to develop local solutions.
- Location: Chemin du Coteau-Rouge, Longueuil.
- Project name: Le Pavillon (12 rooms).
- Construction began in March; cost estimate: $2.2 million.
- Primary funding from Société d'habitation du Québec via HAF; municipal contribution from Longueuil.
"Building more affordable housing and living environments faster, to help people experiencing homelessness regain control of their lives, is one of the keys to creating conditions that can effectively address homelessness," said Karine Boivin Roy, Quebec's minister responsible for housing.
Federal representatives also framed the project as part of a broader housing agenda. In public statements, the Honourable Gregor Robertson described Casa Bernard-Hubert as "an example of what we can achieve when governments and municipalities work together." Shirley Dorismond, Member of the National Assembly for Marie-Victorin, said the announcement marked "a concrete step" in taking action on homelessness.
Local context and next steps
Longueuil has grappled with housing pressures similar to other municipalities in the Greater Montréal area. While a 12-room addition will not solve systemic shortages, the new spaces are aimed at people who are either experiencing homelessness or at risk—populations that often need quick access to stable, supportive housing to prevent deterioration of health and social outcomes.
Construction is already in progress, and the partners have presented the project as a targeted, time-limited investment to increase local capacity. Casa Bernard-Hubert and municipal officials will be expected to provide operational details—such as intake processes, support services on site and projected timelines for opening—before residents take up the new units.
The addition also underscores how provincial and federal housing programs are being used at the local level in Longueuil. For municipal leaders and service providers, the practical effects to monitor will be occupancy rates, integration with existing community services and whether similar partnerships lead to further expansions in the borough.
