Montreal boosts police presence in metro for safety

Montreal's metro system will increase police patrols and limit loitering to improve safety. This decision follows rising concerns about drug use and mental health issues among individuals using the metro as a shelter. The transit agency will implement an "obligation of movement" policy and restrict access in certain stations until April 30. Officials noted a decline in public safety perceptions, with only 49% feeling secure in the metro. Critics argue that the crackdown lacks support for vulnerable individuals, who may be displaced to other public areas. The city plans to extend warming center operations and form a working group to address long-term solutions for homelessness and addiction.