The decline of Old Montreal
La Presse examines the factors that have changed Old Montreal from a peaceful tourist trap and elite residential setting to a louche playground for tough guys.
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DeWolf 10:38 on 2021-06-04 Permalink
The guy who said he has faced reprisals for speaking out publicly against the Airbnbs in his building makes me think that some of these Old Montreal party pads are being run by organized crime.
Spi 12:02 on 2021-06-04 Permalink
Considering that an entire project/building is known for it’s ties with the mafia, I’d say that’s a pretty safe bet.
Ephraim 12:46 on 2021-06-04 Permalink
AirBnB this week sent out reminders that people have to have their licences listed. Of course, they suggested that they are fighting the government on it. And of course, they didn’t put in a place where you have to list it, as they did with Vancouver and other places.
No department fights organized crime like Revenu Quebec… they just send in the tax man.
David736 12:53 on 2021-06-04 Permalink
Sending the taxman into Old Montreal qua strategy to quell violence is brilliant.
Kate 13:51 on 2021-06-04 Permalink
You use the legal tools at your disposal. Al Capone was caught over unpaid taxes.