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The city of Montreal is finally compensating two men after taking their lots in a Pointe-aux-Trembles field without telling them in 2017.

Article content Rosemary Lafrenière would be a millionaire if the city of Montreal applied its new housing development bylaw to buy her acre of land. Instead, the city has tried to get her parcels in a Pointe-aux-Trembles field for free. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Montreal buys low, taxes high, land owners say — as developers get offers Back to video The “Bylaw for a Diverse Metropolis,” which went into effect on April 1,...

Family adds its voice to others denouncing Montreals ruthless tactics to acquire their land for nothing. Author of the article: Linda Gyulai  •  Montreal Gazette Publishing date: May 10, 2021  •  5 days ago  •  5 minute read  •  Françoise Allard, pictured, owned two parcels of land in Pointe-aux-Trembles that the city tried to acquire from her for free. Her son, Guy Martel, right, and grandson, Bruno Martel, managed to get the city to pay her — but at a price they say...