Rent to rent in Canada (montreal)

[Simon Kouperchand]

In the Uk, a popular trend called rent 2 rent peaked my interest. Rent 2 rent is basically getting permission from the landlord to let you sublease the property, typically you rent every room to a different tenant in so-called HMO's, house of multiple occupancies. 

I was wondering if you could do that in Canada, Montreal. 

You rent an apartment from the landlord, with PERMISSION and rent each room individually.

Why would the landlord do this?

1. You get a monthly guaranteed rent. 

2. All the damages would be paid.

Is this allowed?