Local 514

The average rate for femicides in Quebec are 12 deaths a year, for 2021 there have been 10 deaths so far. With the increase in domestic violence, what barriers are survivors facing from seeking help? In this episode of Local 514, host Savanna Craig explores the issue and what needs to be improved to give more assistance to survivors. The music for this episode is "Phantasia" by Timecrawler 82.

The judgement on whether the secular law, Law 21, is constitutional or not will be released any day now. The Quebec government is using the notwithstanding clause to allow Law 21 to work around the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. But just how far can the Quebec government apply this law? 

Clarification: Law 21 does not prevent all public servants from wearing a religious symbols, but it applies to teachers, police, prison guards and lawyers.

The music for this episode is "Phantasia" by Timecrawler 82.

In episode 3 of Local 514, we look at how the mental health care system is drained during the pandemic, as more Montrealers are in need of mental health support. In November of 2020, 19,000 people were on a waiting list to receive mental health support. We discuss how the pandemic has created a decline in the mental health of many and how we can provide more funding to mental health services.   

The music for this episode is "Phantasia" by Timecrawler 82.

Free mental health services in Quebec:  

Local Community Service Centres (CLSC) offer 12 free sessions with a private therapist. AMI-Quebec offers free support groups for those suffering from mental illness, family caregivers supporting a loved one with a mental illness, and those experiencing both. 

La Maison St. Jacques offers free group psychotherapy for adults 18-50 and group support for mothers.  

If you are experiencing an immediate mental health crisis, please visit a crisis centre. Intervention and short term housing is available @ Association Iris in Montreal North, Centre L’Autre Maison in Montreal South-West and Équipe Mobile de Crise Résolution in Montreal East.  

24/7 hotline for over the phone intervention is available at Suicide Action Montreal (1-866-277-3553), Tracom (514-483-3033) and Le Transit (514-282-7753).

Jesus, an undocumented worker, is making $10 at his job, while his co-workers with status are making $20. This is not uncommon for non-status workers, as they are often exploited in the workforce and threatened with deportation. In this episode of Local 514, we'll look at the exploitation of undocumented workers in Montreal and the movement of status for all.

The music for this episode is "Phantasia" by Timecrawler 82.

The homeless population has roughly doubled in Montreal since March 2020. With shelters forced to run at half capacity, combined with recent COVID-19 outbreaks in shelters and the closure of two of Montreal’s tent cities – how can the unhoused stay warm and safe during the winter months? The situation is aggravated by the housing crisis, as “renovictions”, growing vacancy rates and rising housing prices creates barriers in many being able to access affordable housing.   

Join us for the first episode of Local 514 with host Savanna Craig. In this episode we're covering homelessness and the housing crisis in Montreal. 🏠

The music for this episode is "Phantasia" by Timecrawler 82.