More than a dozen groups have refused to vacate a community centre in Montreal’s Ahuntsic neighbourhood despite an eviction order from their landlord, Quebec’s largest school service centre.

The community groups were supposed to clear out by 5 p.m. Friday, but there were no moving trucks in sight.

Remy Robitaille, director of Solidarite Ahuntsic, which represents the 13 groups in the building, said they haven’t budged because they simply don’t have anywhere else to go.

Thirteen community organizations based there were asked to vacate their space by the building's owner, the Centre de services scolaires de Montréal{ai:summary}<p>Over a dozen community groups in Montreal's Ahuntsic neighborhood are defying an eviction order from Quebec's largest school service center. They were required to vacate by Friday but remain in the building due to a lack of alternative accommodations.</p><p>Remy Robitaille, director of Solidarite Ahuntsic, stated that the groups have not moved out because they have no other place to go. #society</p>

Over a dozen community groups refuse to leave Montreal centre despite eviction order

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