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Itinérance à Montréal | Le flânage à nouveau interdit dans le métro
La Presse06.18.2025

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TL;DR
Montreal's metro system reinstates its loitering ban, aiming to enhance safety and service quality. This decision targets maintaining fluid passenger movement and discouraging disruptive behaviors. Authorities emphasize that enforcement will be balanced with necessary social services for those in need, acknowledging the presence of homelessness in the metro. The move builds on previous efforts to address these issues, and while some see it as essential for safety, others critique its impact on vulnerable populations.
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