At the same time, homeless shelters in the city have been forced to limit their capacity in order to comply with public-health rules. Last week, the city and the Quebec government promised to open three new temporary homeless shelters in time for the winter. But despite the desire of city officials to dismantle the camp along Notre-Dame, at least one resident says he has no intention of leaving. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada)Jacques Brochu, one of the first occupants of the camp, said many homeless people don't feel safe in shelters. Pearce said the camp illustrates how homeless people are capable of organizing themselves into a community.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2020 17:39 UTC