Montreal Mall Faces Backlash For Using ‘Baby Shark’ To Drive The Homeless Away

In downtown Montreal, the Complexe Desjardins mall has adopted a highly unconventional tactic to deter homeless individuals from seeking refuge in its stairwells and emergency exits. For over a year, the mall has been playing the viral children’s tune Baby Shark on loop during nighttime hours. While the mall claims this strategy has reduced security concerns, it has sparked widespread debate over its ethics and effectiveness.