Have renters been forgotten this election campaign? [Video]

For years, Natasha Fedel has wanted to move out of her shabby one-bedroom apartment in Montreal’s east end. 

But rents have become so high she now feels stuck — and with a landlord attempting to force her and her neighbours out, Fedel is at a loss for where to go next.

Her situation reflects a growing issue for renters in the country, who make up a larger share of the population as buying becomes further out of reach for many.

Tenants like Fedel are left in precarious positions with little choice but to try and stay put.

“I don’t have the means to rent a one-bedroom for $1,500, so I’m not really finding any solution right now. And finding roommates at 46 years old is a bit tough,” said Fedel, who had to take years off work due to illness and is now a massage therapist.