I was in Montreal last weekend. Much more of a presence of police and cadets both on foot and bicycles than my last visit last fall. Did not see nearly as many homeless. Didn't see anyone panhandling. The area around the Beaudry metro station looked really nice. Very inviting compared other parts of the village. Great lunch on the deck at Notre Boeuf De Grace across from Pripae. Sexy waiter Carl was a delight.