In 2023, according to Montreal police, 33 homicides were recorded in Montreal, down from 41 in 2022. In the context of this significant decrease, Michelle Côté, the research director at ICPC, highlights the progress made in the fight against urban violence in the Metropolis, emphasizing the crucial importance of collaboration between the police and community organizations to effectively prevent violence. 

For more information, we invite you to read the article “Homicides drop in Montreal, but police and critics disagree as to why” on CBC Montreal (published January 22, 2024).