In Canada, life in the basement is growing with the housing crisis

In Montreal, many residents live in basement apartments due to the housing crisis. Mohammed Hassan, a 43-year-old forklift operator, rents one such apartment for CAD 980 per month. While he finds it clean and affordable, he hopes to move to a larger, brighter place in the future. Basement living is common in Canada, especially as single-family homes dominate the housing landscape. In Toronto, for instance, many homes have secondary basement units, reflecting a growing trend in urban housing solutions.