More homeless people hiding from the cold in Montreal's crowded ERs
- A growing number of people experiencing homelessness are taking refuge in Montreal's emergency rooms to stay out of the freezing cold, according to Montreal health authorities.
- The CHUM and McGill University Health Centre have deployed more social workers and security to assist homeless people in their emergency rooms.
- Montreal's shelters and warming stations are at maximum capacity, with an average of 50 people turned away each night, as reported by Marie-Pier Therrien.
- Pierre Hajek stated he has visited the CHUM's ER about five or six times this winter to warm up, noting it is better than freezing outdoors.
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