Judge Blocks Eviction of Montreal Homeless Encampment
Justice Alexandre Pless halted a planned eviction of a Montreal homeless encampment on June 11, 2026, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity.
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Justice Alexandre Pless halted a planned eviction of a Montreal homeless encampment on June 11, 2026, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity.
Justice Alexandre Pless halted Montreal’s plan to clear a homeless encampment on June 11, 2026, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity. The court order keeps the tent city in place while the city reviews its approach.
A Montreal judge ordered a pause on the city's plan to clear the homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct until a full court judgment is issued. The injunction leaves the camp in place while legal proceedings continue.
Montreal’s asking rents have remained steady over the past two years despite the city achieving its highest ever level of newly built rental units since 2024, indicating a rental market where increased supply has balanced demand.
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A judge ordered a pause on demolishing the encampment under Montreal's Van Horne viaduct on June 9, 2026, pending a full court judgment, requiring the city to maintain the status quo until the decision is rendered.