86% of Quebecers agree that corruption has played a role in the high cost of housing

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, 86% of Quebecers believe that corruption has played a role in the rising cost of housing in their community. A recent report by Desjardins found that rents will rise more in Quebec than anywhere else in the country this year.

Overall, 54% of Quebecers agree that illegal or questionable activities have played “a big role” in the rising cost of housing in Quebec, while 32% agree that they’ve at least played “a small role.” Just 5% believe corruption has played no role at all in the high costs of housing, groceries and other essential goods.

Overall, 85% of Canadians agree that illegal or questionable activities have contributed to the rising cost of living.

“The last few years have been difficult for Canadians as inflation made essentials such as groceries and rent more expensive. Many say there is another culprit playing ‘a big role’ in raising the price of essential goods like groceries and housing: corruption. 85% of Canadians agree that corruption has had an impact on the rising cost of living. Canadians broadly agree (88%) that the people responsible for corruption are rarely brought to justice.”

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