Get you up to speed: Montreal mayor says city will offer 3,000 spots in emergency shelters for unhoused
Homelessness has been declared the biggest humanitarian crisis in the city, according to the mayor. The situation has prompted immediate concern among local officials and the community.
The city has established a task force to address homelessness and is expected to release a report detailing recommendations by the end of the month. Local officials continue to investigate potential funding sources to support new housing initiatives.
The mayor has declared that homelessness represents the “biggest humanitarian crisis” in the city. In response, officials are expected to implement new measures aimed at addressing the escalating issue in the coming weeks.
What remains unclear — The mayor has not specified what measures will be taken to address homelessness.
Montreal to provide 3,000 emergency shelter spots for the unhoused
The mayor says homelessness is the biggest humanitarian crisis the city is facing.