City councillor Craig Sauvé is urging Montreal to declare a state of emergency to address the homelessness crisis, proposing the use of special powers to convert hotels into emergency shelters. While Sauvé emphasizes the urgency of the housing and opioid crises, executive committee member Robert Beaudry argues that the city is already taking action and that additional services from Quebec are essential to effectively address homelessness. Despite differing views on the necessity of a state of emergency, both officials stress the importance of providing sustainable solutions for those in need of shelter.
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