Community Respect Dept: Why did none of our elected politicians support the citizens who were in favour of the project? How could the city of Montreal let the borough impose a moratorium on the project? Why was the Montreal Health and Social Services Agency incapable of carrying out the impact studies in a timely manner? And what will be the long-term impact of this major setback in communities living together?, according to Montreal Gazette. Despite administrative challenges, politicians had the duty to get their act together to make sure this project proceeded and succeeded. In addition, there were clear advantages for Villeray : Two months after the demise of the Inuit patient housing project in Villeray, many local citizens are still asking themselves questions. Many citizens' spontaneous reaction to the announcement of the project was very positive, and based on inclusive values: expression of friendship and interest toward a little-known and long-neglected culture and community, respect for a nation with whom we share the space that is Quebec, and a way to show solidarity with people from a small community de chez nous that is working hard to address serious health problems. As
reported in the news.
@t montreal health, montreal gazette
17.11.10