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Montreal Housing Crisis

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Montreal Housing Crisis. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://theaporia.onrender.com/event/16600

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Global News17 Sep

On September 11, Montreal police responded to a call about a woman and her one-year-old child living in a homeless encampment in Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. The officers found concerning conditions but stated that the infant’s health was not immediately threatened. Police are working with Quebec’s youth protection agency on the case, though details of any investigation against the mother were not disclosed…

Police find one-year-old in Montreal homeless encampment →
The Globe and Mail17 Sep

A one-year-old child was discovered at a homeless camp in Montreal, sparking discussions about Quebec’s housing crisis during the provincial election campaign. Police found the woman and child on September 11 in the Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough after receiving an alert; they are collaborating with youth protection agencies to investigate the situation. Political leaders have responded by calling for…

Discovery of baby in homeless camp highlights Quebec’s housing crisis ahead of election →
CBC18 Sep

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez-Ferrada is considering legal action against the Quebec government after a baby was found living in an encampment with their mother on Notre-Dame Street. The baby, about one year old, was taken into custody and placed with family members while social services took care of the mother. Mayor Martinez-Ferrada blames insufficient provincial funding for hindering efforts to address…

Montreal mayor mulls legal action against Quebec after baby found at encampment →

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Discovery of baby in homeless camp highlights Quebec’s housing crisis ahead of election The Globe and Mail

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  1. 17 Sep

    Montreal police say an investigation is underway after officers located a woman and a one-year-old child in a homeless encampment in the city’s east end.

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Where to start Discovery of baby in homeless camp highlights Quebec’s housing crisis ahead of election The Globe and Mail

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  • 18 Sep Montreal mayor mulls legal action against Quebec after baby found at encampmentMontreal Mayor Soraya Martinez-Ferrada is considering legal action against the Quebec government after a baby was found living in an encampment with their mother on Notre-Dame Street. The baby, about one year old, was taken into custody and placed with family members while social services took care of the mother. Mayor Martinez-Ferrada blames insufficient provincial funding for hindering efforts to address…CBC
  • 17 Sep Discovery of baby in homeless camp highlights Quebec’s housing crisis ahead of electionA one-year-old child was discovered at a homeless camp in Montreal, sparking discussions about Quebec’s housing crisis during the provincial election campaign. Police found the woman and child on September 11 in the Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough after receiving an alert; they are collaborating with youth protection agencies to investigate the situation. Political leaders have responded by calling for…The Globe and Mail
  • 17 Sep Police find one-year-old in Montreal homeless encampmentOn September 11, Montreal police responded to a call about a woman and her one-year-old child living in a homeless encampment in Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. The officers found concerning conditions but stated that the infant’s health was not immediately threatened. Police are working with Quebec’s youth protection agency on the case, though details of any investigation against the mother were not disclosed…Global News

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