Days after an eviction notice was served to people living at a homeless encampment in Montreal's Hochelaga neighbourhood, police have forced them to leave. The 20 or so campers were served an eviction notice by Quebec's Ministry of Transport last week. This time, the Transport Ministry itself served the eviction notice, saying the camp posed a safety risk. A bed for everyoneNathalie Goulet, city councillor for Ahuntsic-Cartierville and the executive committee member responsible for homelessness, spoke with reporters in front of the encampment on Monday. Goulet explained that city hall supports the eviction action, saying that it sends a clear message about Montreal's stance.

Source: CBC News May 03, 2021 17:43 UTC