Exploring the Hidden Lives of Montreal's Homeless Population

:house_with_garden:Many homeless individuals in Montreal seek refuge in abandoned buildings, dark alleyways, and hidden areas.

:tent:Montreal has intervened in over 460 homeless encampments in the past year, displacing individuals.

:warning:The city does not keep track of the number of homeless individuals who have died.

:hammer_and_wrench:Advocates call for more 24-hour shelters and long-term housing options.

:stop_sign:Some encampments should be allowed to exist with basic facilities to provide a safer alternative for homeless individuals.

Where do homeless individuals in Montreal seek shelter?

—Homeless individuals in Montreal seek shelter in abandoned buildings, dark alleyways, and hidden areas.

How many homeless encampments has Montreal intervened in the past year?

—Montreal has intervened in over 460 homeless encampments in the past year.

Does the city keep track of the number of homeless individuals who have died?

—No, the city does not keep track of the number of homeless individuals who have died.

What resources do advocates for the homeless call for?

—Advocates call for more 24-hour shelters and long-term housing options.

Should some encampments be allowed to exist?

—Yes, some encampments should be allowed to exist with basic facilities to provide a safer alternative for homeless individuals.

00:00Montreal has dismantled hundreds of homeless encampments in the past year.

00:08After the encampments are dismantled, the whereabouts of the people living there are often unknown.

00:25Advocate David Chapman searches for those who were evicted from encampments.

01:00Some homeless individuals have found hidden places to stay, making them difficult to locate.

01:33With warmer weather coming, more encampments are expected, posing unique challenges.