Opposition parties irked at Ottawa, CAQ after federal housing announcement

The Parti Quebecois (PQ) has roundly denounced the federal government's 'interference' in Quebec's areas of jurisdiction in relation to its housing announcement.

The Parti Québécois (PQ) has roundly denounced the federal government's "interference" in Quebec's areas of jurisdiction in relation to its housing announcement.

Québec solidaire (QS) and the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) claimed that it was Premier François Legault's fault that Ottawa wanted to take action in this area.

The PQ argued that "Justin Trudeau is a pyromaniac firefighter" because "Ottawa is at the root of the housing crisis" because of its immigration policies.

"Obviously, it makes François Legault look bad for his inaction on this issue," added PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.

According to QS, "François Legault has rolled out the red carpet for Justin Trudeau to interfere in Quebec's jurisdiction," since he has abandoned Quebec's tenants.

On Wednesday, the federal government announced a series of measures to help Canadian tenants.

The package includes $15 million for provincial legal aid organizations that help tenants defend themselves against unfair rent increases and "renovictions."