Montreal mayor says city will offer 3,000 spots in emergency shelters for unhoused
The mayor says homelessness is the biggest humanitarian crisis the city is facing.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has announced that the city will provide 3,000 temporary beds in emergency shelters to tackle the issue of homelessness during the upcoming winter season. The mayor highlighted that homelessness is the most pressing humanitarian crisis facing the city. She explained that the additional beds are necessary, as many individuals utilizing the shelters have been forced to sleep on chairs for several years.
Martinez Ferrada expressed confidence that the city will secure the required funding, following Premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's commitment to prioritizing homelessness. The announcement follows a tragic incident where a woman perished in an encampment in the Montréal-Nord borough after a fire. Community organizations have welcomed the increased support. This report was originally published by The Canadian Press on October 8, 2026.
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