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545 storiesnewest firstlatest June 11, 2026page 28 of 28
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.
An average 11‑month wait for residential permits in Montreal is leading developers to consider building in neighboring areas, potentially reducing new housing projects within the city.
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.
