Montreal Court Blocks Encampment Removal | Montreal News

Montreal’s attempt to clear a homeless encampment near the Van Horne overpass hit a legal roadblock as the Quebec Court of Appeal halted the city’s eviction effort, keeping the camp intact for now. The dispute centers on Montreal’s new encampment rules, which the borough used to justify May’s eviction attempt over blocked public access — a move temporarily blocked by a Superior Court judge who sided with a legal clinic supporting unhoused residents. Though the city appealed, the Court of Appeal sided with preserving the camp while legal proceedings continue. This case underscores the broader societal tension between urban management and the rights of people experiencing homelessness, with the Superior Court still to rule on the ultimate fate of the encampment — a decision that could reshape how Montreal approaches housing insecurity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71b8457fd31c2c81