For years, Quebec has had what many experts viewed as one of the strongest laws in Canada to regulate Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms.
Airbnb hosts had to register with the provincial government, or they could face fines.
But it was also clear the law wasn’t actually working, with the vast majority of Montreal’s listings on the platform being unlicensed.
The problem was brought into sharp focus after a fire in March in an Old Montreal heritage building that killed seven people — several of whom were staying in illegal Airbnbs.
On Tuesday, the provincial government tabled updated legislation aimed at making sure
