People attend a rally in support of spring flood victims in Montreal, Sunday, September 10, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Quebec flood victims feeling abandoned after government aid slow to come

MONTREAL – Some Quebec residents who were affected by spring flooding are expressing frustration with the government's response to the disaster.

Several dozen people held a rally on Montreal's West Island on Sunday to protest the slow speed of government aid.

Many of them say they haven't received any financial assistance and are having trouble getting information on the status of their files.

Others say they're still waiting for the inspection reports that will tell them if they're allowed to rebuild.

The provincial government says 278 municipalities were flooded and more than 5,000 residences affected, while 4,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes.

Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux has repeatedly asked the public for patience as the government works its way through thousands of requests for assistance.

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Taylor Rae

Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.

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