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Montreal Rejects Moratorium on Homeless Encampment Clearances

The executive committee will boost funding for community groups.

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A pair of independent Montreal city councillors have tabled a motion to get the city to declare a state of emergency on homelessness next week. A homeless encampment is shown in the east end of Montreal, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

Overview

  • Montreal’s executive committee refused to pause homeless encampment dismantling despite a commissioned report urging a moratorium until formal policies are in place.
  • Officials labeled clearances a last-resort safety measure to protect people in and around the sites.
  • The committee committed to adding resources for community organizations and seeking provincial and federal support to address service gaps.
  • A 300-page public consultation report identified a major governance deficit and underfunding among municipal, provincial and federal authorities.
  • The report recommended a formal equality declaration for unhoused residents and safer encampment conditions with access to water, sanitation and electricity.