The inclusionary strategy for affordable housing is the result of studies and efforts that began in 2003. Based on the examples provided by other cities worldwide and on an in-depth study of local housing conditions, this strategy was developed in concert with a wide spectrum of stakeholders active in the field of housing in  Montreal. This document outlines the inclusionary strategy for affordable housing as adopted by the municipal administration. It consists of three parts. The first part defines several concepts upon which the strategy is built:  affordable housing, social and community housing, and social mix. According to the 2001 census, more than 300,000 tenant households have low or very low incomes. Even if, as several indicators suggest, they are adequately housed, these households may experience difficulty if they need to find another apartment, due largely to the current scarcity of available rental housing.