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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, is intended to promote the construction of social, affordable and family housing by requiring new r...

Family adds its voice to others denouncing Montreal's 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 is "peanuts." Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette Article content The city of Montreal has pe...