The controversy surrounding Faubourg Mena’Sen is a source of concern for the elderly living there.
This is our home!exclaimed Mariette Gagné. The 71-year-old woman lived in Faubourg for four years with her husband. We want to stay here, we want to be peaceful here, we want to maintain the system we haveNPO.
Like many of his neighbors, he was glued to the old model of his home.
There are many people here who are not rich. They come here to have peace, security [et que] not too expensive […] Disappointing. You meet people, and people are worried. It hasn’t been a very good environment since the sale happenedstatement by Réjeanne Bouchard, another resident.
Céline Châteauneuf has also lived in Faubourg Mena’Sen for six years. We like the scenery, we have 12 acres of land here, it’s not like that RPA. We can take a walk, we can visit our friends without taking our car! […] We are free, we have rent and we can do what we wanthe argued.
Denis Beaucher, who also lives in Faubourg, regrets that he did not hear of the transaction before March.
Everyone is on edge, everyone is stressed, everyone is talking about ithe moaned.
” We’re talking about spring, but here’s what we’re talking about on the Mena’Sen sale. Not very interesting. “
A formal notice that raises expectations
Attorney Louis Fortier represents a citizen who believes the five former Faubourg administrators lack transparency. He sent them a formal notice to get answers to many of his questions.
Why sell the building complex? Is it necessary? Is it in the interest of the organization? Why sell it by mutual agreement to a single buyer? That way, you don’t necessarily get the best price.he gives as an example.
I invite all these people [les anciens administrateurs] to answer questions as soon as possible, to avoid the deployment of police, administrative and judicial resources, come and explain yourselfhe says.
The lawyer also said he was sensitive to the fate that awaited the elders of Faubourg.
” Our seniors are deprived, vulnerable, vulnerable in these situations, and that’s the last thing we want. Me, I found it completely unacceptable to act this way. “
We should talk especially the tenants, who are retirees. These people have the right to mental, physical and financial health and security. That’s what bothers mehis hammer.
Residents we met also had high hopes for Me Fortier’s efforts.
We hope this will help us find peace and our quiet little home. […] People are talking about moving already, and we are just at the beginning of the procedureretains Mariette Gagné.
Hopefully justice will be reversed. It’s not just about money, it’s about welfareadded Denis Beaucher.
Former directors have until May 17 to respond to the formal notice. As for the new owners, they have already met the residents, and will soon comment on the file.
On Wednesday, Minister of Municipalities and Housing Andrée Laforest reiterated Quebec’s intention to intervene in this file during the exchange in the National Assembly. We take action. I have legislative intentions to resolve this situation, since the sales ofNPO as you talk to me in Sherbrooke, we must act, and we are acting very fasthe assured.
In an interview with Radio-Canada last week, Me Serge Dubois insisted that the sale was legal and that its terms were in the private domain.
Contacted by Radio-Canada, the lawyer had not yet responded at the time of writing these lines.
There is information from Marion Bérubé
Source: Radio-Canada
