Fréchette to Meet Montreal Mayor Amid Fallout over Baby in Homeless Camp
Fréchette proposed a $250-million emergency homelessness fund and urged tighter coordination after the discovery put pressure on all parties in the election campaign.
- Following the discovery of a one-year-old child living in a tent with their mother on Notre-Dame Street last Friday, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez-Ferrada is threatening legal action against Quebec.
- The Notre-Dame Street encampments sit on land owned by Quebec, and superior court judges have repeatedly blocked the City of Montreal from dismantling tents at the site.
- Montreal police referred the infant to Youth Protection Services after observing concerning conditions on September 11. Mayor Martinez-Ferrada called the situation "heartbreaking" and a "wake-up call."
- Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette is scheduled to meet Martinez-Ferrada to discuss the crisis, as opposition parties criticize the government's homelessness response ahead of the October 5 election.
- Opposition Leader Ericka Alneus contends the city holds 90 unused modular units that could provide immediate housing support for vulnerable families. All party leaders will participate in a homelessness forum in 2027.
51 Articles
51 Articles
The Toronto Star
Fréchette meets Montreal mayor amid fallout over baby in homeless camp
MONTREAL - Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette changed her schedule to meet Montreal's mayor on Friday, as the discovery of a one-year-old child at a homeless encampment continued to
QUEBEC — The caquist leader, Christine Fréchette, believes that the private sector must be at the right time to resolve the homelessness crisis. "I mean, from economic leaders, the will to help solve this issue in the short term, in the medium term. And I think it's important that they are on the side, because they have a [...]
Winnipeg Free Press
Fréchette to meet Montreal mayor amid fallout over baby in homeless camp
MONTREAL - Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette is set to meet with Montreal's mayor, as the discovery of a one-year-old child at a homeless encampment sends waves through the provincial election campaign.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
