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Montreal public health: “Visible homelessness is on the rise”

by Timothy Edward, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

According to the latest homelessness survey, there are 10,000 homeless people in Quebec, including 4,690 in Montreal.

In a press conference today alongside Mayor Valérie Plante, Montreal public health director Dr. Mylène Drouin commented on the rise in visible homelessness in the city. Public consultations were announced, with the aim of collecting input on how Montrealers can live “harmoniously” with the homeless population. 

According to the latest homelessness survey conducted, there are 10,000 homeless people in Quebec, including 4,690 in Montreal.

The findings from the survey, carried out on Oct. 11, 2022, include alarming statistics about the number of people living outdoors nightly (800) and the overall homelessness increase since 2018 (33%). City officials are sounding the alarm about the situation, which they perceive has only worsened since the survey despite a doubling of resources following the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Visible homelessness is on the rise in Montreal. It is a complex phenomenon that has multiple facets.”

Montreal public health: “Visible homelessness is on the rise”

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