The Opposition at Montreal City Hall is proposing a municipal ‘Web Squad’ to tackle vectors for youth violence online

Ensemble Montreal says social media has become a key culprit in growing youth violence in the city. The party is proposing a motion to create a “Web Squad” to keep track of it and combat it. As Olivia O’Malley reports, youth groups and people with experience in gang culture agree that disputes online often end up moving to the streets.

• Montreal’s official opposition wants to create a ‘web patrol’ to prevent youth violence