Montréal, QC

Conseil d'agglomération

This is the agenda for the regular meeting of the Montreal Agglomeration Council. The council will be deciding on a series of contracts and subsidies, including significant funding for sports events, infrastructure maintenance, and social programs. It will also receive reports from its committees and address any petitions or questions from council members.

Conseil municipal

The Montreal city council is meeting to consider a range of financial and contractual items, including grants, property acquisitions, leases, and service contracts. Notable decisions include a $3.3 million grant to Pointe-à-Callière museum, a $275,000 grant to Quartier des arts du cirque, and the purchase of a vacant lot for a community garden. The agenda also includes routine items like public question periods, approval of minutes, and reports from committees.

• Grant of $3,300,000 to Pointe-à-Callière for exhibitions and conservation (2026-2028)
• Grant of $275,000 to Quartier des arts du cirque for cultural and economic hub in Saint-Michel
• Acquisition of vacant lot (1,167.1 m²) near rue Sainte-Madeleine for $1,623,270 for community garden
• 10-year lease to Telus for telecom tower at 6729 rue Pascal-Gagnon, total rent $219,053.94
• Contract for snow removal transport in Montréal-Nord and Plateau-Mont-Royal, $3,463,376.77

Comité exécutif

Le comité exécutif examine des contrats de construction et de services, notamment pour la station d'épuration Jean-R.-Marcotte, un emprunt pour le Plan de la forêt urbaine, et des ordonnances sur le logement social. Plusieurs dossiers seront traités à huis clos.

• Contrat de 135,5 M$ à Construction Deric pour l'unité de production d'oxygène à la station Jean-R.-Marcotte
• Entente-cadre de 28,4 M$ avec Aréo-Feu pour des appareils respiratoires (10 ans)
• Emprunt de 46,375 M$ pour le Plan de la forêt urbaine
• Bail de 10 ans pour le poste de police 50 au 888 De Maisonneuve Est (4,8 M$)
• Subvention de 1,892 M$ à 8 villes pour la transition climatique

Comité exécutif

Le comité exécutif de Montréal examine une série de contrats d'approvisionnement, de services et de construction, incluant des dépenses majeures pour l'eau, la police et les technologies. Plusieurs dossiers seront traités à huis clos. Les décisions portent sur l'octroi de nouveaux contrats, des prolongations et des dépenses additionnelles.

• Contrat de 16 072 956,61 $ à KSB Pumps pour 8 groupes motopompes à la station McTavish
• Dépense additionnelle de 8 402 175,88 $ pour produits chimiques aux usines d'eau potable
• Contrat de 1 329 979,17 $ à Nautic & Art pour une embarcation de patrouille portuaire pour le SPVM
• Contrat de 4 356 147,45 $ à Montarville Gestion et Construction pour l'édifice Louis-Charland
• Contrat de 1 095 134,60 $ à Limoges et fils pour passerelles aux parcs-nature

Comité exécutif

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes from five prior sessions and to discuss or decide on numerous contracts and service agreements. Most substantive items involve awarding or extending contracts for vehicles, fire safety equipment, water infrastructure, waste management, and professional services, with total expenditures exceeding $20 million.

• Award $273,682 to Jacques Olivier Ford inc. for 3 fire department trucks
• Extend $3.4M for regional park maintenance contracts with SOGEP inc.
• Award $1.89M to Marco Cournoyer inspections inc. for fire alarm maintenance at Jean-R.-Marcotte wastewater plant
• Extend $3.27M for composting/biomethanation services with Recyclage Notre-Dame inc.
• Award $1.35M to Sports Montréal inc. to manage the Jeux de Montréal 2027-2029

Comité exécutif

The executive committee is deciding on a series of contracts, subsidies, and budget transfers. Key items include a $13.5 million provincial subsidy for air quality improvement, a $22.7 million contract to modernize the Parc Jean-Drapeau aquatic complex, and several million in grants for sports events. They will also consider a 72-unit affordable housing project and multiple budget transfers totaling tens of millions.

• Approve $13.5M subsidy from Quebec for air quality initiatives (item 20.011)
• Award $22.7M contract to TRO-CHAÎNESinc. for modernizing Parc Jean-Drapeau aquatic complex (item 30.013)
• Grant $2.85M additional funding for Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal (item 20.008)
• Transfer $10M from surplus for fuel purchases (item 30.010)
• Authorize 72-unit affordable housing project on 2e avenue in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (item 30.004)

The executive committee unanimously approved a $18.9M contract for modernizing the Parc Jean-Drapeau aquatic complex, plus $2.8M in contingencies and $946K in incidentals. It also authorized $10M from inflation reserves for fuel purchases, approved $37.7M in capital budget transfers, and recommended $2.85M in additional support for the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $18.9M contract to TRO-CHAÎNES inc. for Parc Jean-Drapeau aquatic complex modernization (unanimous)
• Authorized $10M transfer from inflation reserve to rolling stock service for fuel purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $37.7M net capital budget transfers within urban planning and mobility service (unanimous)
• Recommended $2.85M additional support for Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal 2026-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved $700K additional support for Festival Jackalope 2026-2028 (unanimous)
• Authorized $525K support for Montreal Beach Pro Tour 2026-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved $150K support for Les Mardis cyclistes de Lachine 2026-2028 (unanimous)
• Authorized SHDM to build 72 affordable housing units on 2e Avenue in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (unanimous)

Comité exécutif

The Executive Committee will authorize spending over $1.1 million on snow removal, construction projects, and cultural events, including support for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

• Authorize $77,298.64 for snow removal at 10351 Sherbrooke Est
• Authorize $394,851.17 for BIXI-compatible paving
• Authorize $372,608.99 for barricades for UCI cycling championships
• Authorize $10,555,000 for soccer field construction in Saint-Léonard
• Authorize $100,000 for Inuit services center

The executive committee unanimously approved 36 resolutions, including a $14M land acquisition for a reserve, $742,500 for rental assistance, and $540,000 for housing renovation. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $14,052,077 land purchase at Dickson and Notre-Dame East for reserve (unanimous)
• Approved $742,500 grant to Maison du Père for rental assistance (unanimous)
• Approved $540,000 grant to Société d'habitation for housing renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $715,778.45 expropriation settlement with McDonald's for Pie-IX project (unanimous)
• Approved $10,555,000 budget transfer for soccer field at Parc Hébert (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 grant to Makivik Society for Inuit center (unanimous)
• Approved $203,899 for fiduciary liability insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $1,165,600 budget transfer for Espace du Cœur-Nomade library (unanimous)

Conseil d'agglomération

The council is meeting to receive 2025 annual reports on air quality, waste management, and consolidated finances. Members will also decide on various service contracts for police, water treatment, and infrastructure.

• Contract with Agence Gravel inc. for 9mm practice ammunition: $2,068,860.15
• Security guarding contracts with Axia services and Groupe de sécurité Garda s.e.n.c.: $7,072,093.44
• Concrete and backfill supply contracts with Béton Provincial ltée and Amrize Canada inc.: $4,659,350.38
• Electrical network contract for UCI Montréal 2026 World Championships: $489,839.49
• Additional expenditure for polymers at Jean-R.-Marcotte water treatment plant: $2,966,475.89

Conseil municipal

The City Council will consider several high-value contracts for road infrastructure, waste management, and equipment. The meeting also includes the filing of the 2025 audited consolidated financial report and the 2025 Ombudsman's annual report.

• Contract for road structure investigation services with Les Services EXP inc. and IGF axiom inc. for $2,247,522.68
• Framework agreement with Plasti-Bac inc. for household waste collection tools estimated at $2,458,268.30
• Contract with Construction N.R.C. inc. for traffic lights at Alfred-Nobel and Hymus boulevards for $1,092,852.55
• Contract with Distributions Maranda inc. for telescopic cranes and tipping bins for $1,463,946.80
• Expropriation of five land parcels on rue Jean-Talon Est in Saint-Léonard for $1,520,000

Comité exécutif

The executive committee is reviewing several high-value contracts for emergency equipment, waste management, and road and water infrastructure. The session also includes decisions on municipal building leases and property transfers.

• Estimated $51,146,866.61 contract with Thibault & Associés for fire pumps
• Additional $5,007,540.38 for household waste disposal services (CG22 0407)
• Estimated $15,366,336 contract with Charex inc. for road and sewer work in écoquartier Louvain
• Contract for $8,134,265.78 with Les Excavations Lafontaine inc. for collector rehabilitation on rue Saint-Antoine
• Contract for $6,314,616 with Construction Transit 2e G ltée for roof and generator work at Musée Pointe-à-Callière

The executive committee unanimously approved a $25.1 million subsidy to Société du Patrimoine Angus Résidentiel for 350 affordable housing units in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie. It also recommended a $44.5M contract for fire pumpers, approved $2.47M in cultural grants, and authorized a $349.4M budget supplement for infrastructure. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $25.1M subsidy for 350 affordable housing units in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (unanimous)
• Recommended $44.5M contract to Thibault & Associés for fire pumpers (unanimous)
• Approved $2.47M in cultural grants under Participation culturelle dans les quartiers 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended $10.3M contract to Charex inc. for écoquartier Louvain road work (unanimous)
• Approved $4.8M contract to Construction Transit 2e G ltée for Pointe-à-Callière roof repairs (unanimous)
• Recommended $6.9M contract to Les Excavations Lafontaine inc. for collector rehabilitation on rue Saint-Antoine (unanimous)
• Approved $349.4M budget supplement to PDI 2026-2035 from surplus carryover (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M for expropriation of five parcels on rue Jean-Talon Est (unanimous)

Comité exécutif

The executive committee is reviewing and awarding multiple contracts for city infrastructure, technology services, and public works. Key decisions include funding for water main rehabilitation, security services, and urban mobility projects.

• Contract to Les Entreprises Michaudville inc. for $14,417,925.33 for water, sewer, and road work on rue De Champlain
• Contract to Axia services and Groupe de sécurité Garda s.e.n.c. for $7,072,093.44 for city-wide security services
• Framework agreements with Béton Provincial ltée and Amrize Canada inc. for $4,659,350.38 for concrete and fill
• Contract to Constructions Concreate ltée. for $3,769,140.63 for steel and electrical work on the Mount Royal Cross
• Contract to Construction N.R.C. inc. for $1,092,852.55 for traffic lights at boulevards Alfred-Nobel and Hymus

The executive committee approved a $177.8 million borrowing for sports and aquatic equipment upgrades, recommended a $20M sale of the Îlot Voyageur Sud property, and authorized a $1.32M out-of-court settlement for a construction lawsuit. All 98 decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $177.8M borrowing for sports and aquatic equipment (unanimous)
• Recommended $20M sale of Îlot Voyageur Sud to 9536-1135 Québec inc. and Utile Développement (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.32M out-of-court settlement for Groupe Civicam inc. lawsuit (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M grant to École de technologie supérieure for Ax.c deployment (unanimous)
• Recommended $11.16M contract to Les Entreprises Michaudville inc. for water main work on De Champlain Street (unanimous)
• Approved $3.18M contract to Constructions Concreate ltée for Mont-Royal cross steel and electrical work (unanimous)
• Recommended $12.14M contingency for water main rehabilitation on rue de la Cathédrale (unanimous)
• Approved $2.125M budget transfer for pothole patching on arterial and local roads (unanimous)

Comité exécutif

The executive committee will vote on a $1.46M contract for telescopic cranes and dump bodies, several other supply and service contracts, and a land transfer for Parc Campbell Ouest. It will also consider an amendment to increase financial aid for independent concert halls and a partnership for reusable dishware. Eight contract-award items will be discussed behind closed doors.

• $1.46M contract to Distributions Maranda for telescopic cranes with dump bodies on city chassis (20.002)
• Withdrawal of a lot from public domain to create Parc Campbell Ouest in Le Sud-Ouest (40.001)
• Amendment to increase total financial aid for independent concert halls under 1,000 seats (40.002)
• Partnership with Tricentris for a reusable dishware and sorting station program worth $43,774 (20.008)
• $254,271 in grants for the 2026 mural art program (20.011)

The executive committee approved an out-of-court settlement of $805,027 to resolve a damages lawsuit brought by Produits alimentaires Viau inc. against the city. The committee also authorized the submission of 22 municipal sports and recreation infrastructure projects to the provincial funding program, and approved several contracts including electric mowers, telescopic cranes, and professional services. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $805,027 out-of-court settlement with Produits alimentaires Viau inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of 22 sports/recreation infrastructure projects to provincial funding program (unanimous)
• Awarded $285,712.88 contract for seven electric riding mowers to Kubota Montréal (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,219,955.67 contract for telescopic cranes with dump bodies to Distributions Maranda inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $296,349.21 extension for compost screener and loader rental at Saint-Michel environmental complex (unanimous)
• Approved $18,375 surety bond contract for Montreal-East organic waste treatment centre (unanimous)
• Approved $254,271 in mural art program grants to six organizations (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 financial support to Regroupement des médiateurs.rices culturel.les du Québec (unanimous)

Comité exécutif

The executive committee is reviewing several municipal contracts, budget adjustments, and land agreements. Key decisions include procurement for public safety and water services, as well as infrastructure project funding.

• Contract with Agence Gravel inc. for 9mm practice ammunition estimated at $2,068,860.15
• Additional $2,966,475.89 for polymers at Jean-R.-Marcotte wastewater treatment plant via SNF Canada inc.
• Additional $66,758.51 for professional services for the Guy-Lafleur bridge construction project
• 10-year lease of 366 square meters from Hydro-Québec for a bike path in Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles for $46,896
• Acknowledgement of the sale of La Ronde shares to EPR VC Acquisition, ULC

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil d'agglomération d'approuver un contrat de 2 068 860,15 $ avec Agence Gravel inc. pour la fourniture de munitions de calibre 9 mm au Service de police. Il a aussi recommandé des dépenses additionnelles pour des polymères à la station d'épuration, des services de courrier, et des services professionnels pour le pont Guy-Lafleur. Toutes les résolutions ont été adoptées à l'unanimité.

• Recommandé contrat de 2 068 860,15 $ avec Agence Gravel inc. pour munitions de police (unanime)
• Recommandé dépense additionnelle de 2 966 475,89 $ pour polymères à la station Jean-R.-Marcotte (unanime)
• Recommandé dépense additionnelle de 244 200 $ pour services de courrier du SPVM (unanime)
• Recommandé dépense additionnelle de 66 758,51 $ pour le pont Guy-Lafleur (unanime)
• Approuvé prêt perpétuel de la collection archéologique du Faubourg à M'lasse (unanime)
• Approuvé bail de 10 ans avec Hydro-Québec pour piste cyclable à Rivière-des-Prairies (unanime)
• Approuvé entente-cadre avec Projet REM pour transport actif (unanime)
• Autorisé prolongation des heures d'ouverture des commerces sur l'avenue Duluth (unanime)

Conseil d'agglomération

The council is deciding on various service contracts, including water network maintenance, IT licensing, and security services. The meeting also includes approvals for police facility leases and social housing emphyteusis extensions.

• Contract for ABB inc. for the Jean-R.-Marcotte wastewater treatment plant: $3,241,593.70
• Lease extension for SPVM space at 8491-8525 rue Ernest-Cormier: $15,319,578
• Security services extension for Espace pour la vie museums with Garda: $2,591,352.54
• Parking lease for SPVM at 260 boulevard De Maisonneuve: $3,547,501.89
• Emphyteusis extension for housing cooperative at 7342-7360 avenue de Gaspé

The council unanimously approved a $68.6M contract for the Saint-Jacques retention basin, a major flood-control infrastructure project. It also approved several other contracts, leases, and grants, including a $9.3M land purchase for social housing and a $5.6M grant to Montréal International. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $68.6M contract to Roxboro Excavation for Saint-Jacques retention basin (unanimous)
• Approved $9.3M land purchase for social housing in Sud-Ouest (unanimous)
• Approved $5.6M grant to Montréal International for economic development (unanimous)
• Approved $3.2M contract to ABB for wastewater plant control system (unanimous)
• Approved $3.6M lease for police parking at Place des Arts (unanimous)
• Approved $15.3M lease extension for police facility in Anjou (unanimous)
• Approved $1.8M contracts for UCI cycling championship signage (unanimous)
• Adopted bylaw increasing industrial collector loan to $96M (unanimous)

Conseil municipal

The city council will hold an ordinary session to vote on a series of contracts, property acquisitions, and declarations. Key decisions include a $7.4 million extension of snow removal services for Anjou, Montréal-Nord, and Pierrefonds-Roxboro, a $2 million reconstruction of Avenue Wilson, and the expropriation of a property on boulevard Pie-IX for a new park. Several other service contracts and ceremonial declarations are also on the agenda.

• Extension of snow removal contracts (Déneigement Fontaine Gadbois inc. et al.) for Anjou, Montréal-Nord, Pierrefonds-Roxboro at an additional $7,399,240.83, total $26,664,219.58
• Reconstruction of Avenue Wilson from Sherbrooke to Côte-Saint-Antoine, contract awarded to Les Entreprises Cogenex inc. for $2,011,374.62
• Expropriation of property at 10111 boulevard Pie-IX (Montréal-Nord) to create a local park
• Animal services contract with Société pour la prévention de la cruauté envers les animaux (Canadienne) for $2,066,684.87 over 20 months
• Declaration in support of homeless people and recognition of Maison Mobile organization

The council adopted an amended opposition motion on housing, which calls for a review of the homebuyer assistance program and increased funding for community organizations to prevent homelessness. The amendments, proposed by the administration, were adopted by a vote of 37-25, and the amended motion was also adopted 37-25. The council also approved numerous contracts and agreements, including a $68.6M contract for a retention basin and a $9.3M land purchase for social housing.

• Adopted amended motion on housing and homelessness prevention (37-25)
• Approved $68.6M contract to Roxboro Excavation for Saint-Jacques retention basin (unanimous)
• Approved $9.29M land purchase for social housing in Sud-Ouest (unanimous)
• Approved $3.24M contract to ABB inc. for wastewater plant system support (unanimous)
• Approved $2.59M extension for Garda security services at Espace pour la vie museums (unanimous)
• Approved $1.27M lease for police station in Verdun (unanimous)
• Adopted protocol for managing encampments with a tolerance posture (62-0)
• Approved $5.6M grant to Montréal International for economic development (unanimous)

Comité exécutif

The executive committee will vote on several major contracts, including a $68.6 million construction project for a stormwater retention basin in Sud-Ouest, a $6.2 million framework for vehicle brake parts, and a $9.3 million land acquisition for social housing. It will also approve lease renewals for city offices and a grant application for affordable housing water infrastructure. Two items will be discussed in closed session.

• $68.6M contract to Roxboro Excavation for Saint-Jacques retention basin at 800 rue des Seigneurs
• $6.2M framework agreement with Chartrand Ford for brake parts for city fleet vehicles
• $9.3M acquisition of vacant land in Sud-Ouest for social housing (lot 1 574 026)
• $3.6M lease renewal at 630 René-Lévesque Ouest (Tour Télus) for finance offices
• $412,000 contract with Anonyme U.I.M. for social cohabitation services in Notre-Dame encampments

Le comité exécutif a adopté à l'unanimité toutes les résolutions, principalement des recommandations au conseil municipal ou d'agglomération. Les décisions incluent l'attribution de contrats pour la signalisation des Championnats du Monde UCI, un contrat de services de paiement, un contrat pour la construction d'un ouvrage de rétention, et plusieurs ententes de location. Aucun vote contre ni abstention n'a été enregistré.

• Recommandé contrats signalisation UCI 2026 (total ~1,79 M$) (unanime)
• Recommandé contrat Global Payments pour terminaux de paiement (2,58 M$) (unanime)
• Recommandé contrat Chartrand Ford pour pièces de freins (5,18 M$) (unanime)
• Recommandé contrat Roxboro Excavation pour ouvrage rétention Saint-Jacques (56,87 M$) (unanime)
• Recommandé entente-cadre avec Intervia pour services de circulation (804 250,13 $) (unanime)
• Approuvé droits d'occupation pour bornes de recharge Hydro-Québec (unanime)
• Recommandé acquisition terrain pour parc à Montréal-Nord (1,53 M$) (unanime)
• Recommandé soutien financier à Montréal International (6,12 M$) (unanime)

Comité exécutif

The Executive Committee is deciding on various procurement contracts, construction projects, and professional service agreements. Key items include water system upgrades, road repairs, and IT licensing.

• Contract for ABB inc. to support the Jean-R.-Marcotte wastewater treatment plant for $3,241,593.70
• Contract for Les Entreprises Cogenex inc. for sewer, water, and road work on Avenue Wilson for $2,011,374.62
• Security services extension for 5 Espace pour la vie museums with Groupe de sécurité Garda s.e.n.c. for $2,591,352.54
• Agreement with Contant inc. to operate the snow disposal site at 1025, 4e avenue in Lachine for $1,272,385.20
• Contract for Beameo Services-Conseils inc. to replace street lighting in Saint-Laurent, Verdun, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, and Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension for $773,451.45

Le comité exécutif a adopté à l'unanimité toutes les résolutions, recommandant au conseil municipal et d'agglomération l'approbation de nombreux contrats, ententes, subventions et nominations. Les décisions incluent des contrats de services (informatique, remorquage, gardiennage), des travaux d'infrastructure, des subventions à des organismes culturels et environnementaux, et des nominations à l'Ordre de Montréal. Aucun point n'a été rejeté ou reporté.

• Recommandé contrat de 490 152,36 $ à Compugen inc. pour licences Windows et SQL Server (unanimité)
• Recommandé prolongation de contrats de remorquage pour déneigement, dépense additionnelle de 742 013,86 $ (unanimité)
• Recommandé contrat de 2 274 428,82 $ à Garda pour gardiennage des musées Espace pour la vie (unanimité)
• Recommandé contrat de 942 507,56 $ à Contant inc. pour exploitation du lieu d'élimination de la neige à Lachine (unanimité)
• Recommandé contrat de 1 673 994,61 $ à Les Entreprises Cogenex inc. pour reconstruction avenue Wilson (unanimité)
• Recommandé contrat de 3 241 593,70 $ à ABB inc. pour système de la station d'épuration Jean-R.-Marcotte (unanimité)
• Approuvé subvention de 65 000 $ à l'Orchestre Métropolitain pour concert au parc du Mont-Royal (unanimité, avec abstention de A. Moreau)
• Approuvé nominations à l'Ordre de Montréal 2026, dont Christiane Ayotte et Stephen Bronfman (unanimité)

Conseil d'agglomération

The Agglomeration Council of Montreal meets to decide on over 30 contract-related items, including new contracts and extensions. Notable items include exercising a 12-month option for waste collection services worth $3.85 million and considering a grant of $870,000 for Mont-Royal park. Other business includes IT consulting extensions and a new electrical contract for the Saint-Michel environmental complex.

• Exercise of 12-month option for waste collection services from Waste Connections of Canada, adding $3.85 million (total $11.43 million)
• Financial support of $870,000 to Les Amis de la montagne and Centre de la montagne for Mont-Royal park project
• New contract for electrical rationalization at Complexe environnemental de Saint-Michel, $1.26 million
• Two IT consulting contract extensions: Levio ($2.59 million) and Cofomo ($2.68 million)
• Contract for food distribution to police detainees, $451,000

The council approved a $28.9M contract for reconstructing a water main on Guy Street, along with several other contracts and financial support. It also adopted regulations authorizing a $213.4M borrowing for vehicles and equipment, and a $22.8M borrowing for heritage building restoration. The meeting included a public question period with no decisions made.

• Approved $28.9M contract to Pronex Excavation for Guy Street water main reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $213.4M borrowing for vehicle and equipment acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $22.8M borrowing for heritage building restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $870,000 financial support to Les Amis de la montagne (unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 to Chamber of Commerce for strategic forums (unanimous)
• Approved $1.09M contract to Systèmes Urbains for electrical work at Saint-Michel complex (unanimous)
• Approved $2.02M contracts for Frédéric-Back park maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $1.66M extension for building mechanical equipment maintenance (unanimous)

Comité exécutif

The executive committee is deciding on several contract extensions and financial grants. Key items include funding for snow removal in Anjou, Montréal-Nord, and Pierrefonds-Roxboro, and budget transfers for road infrastructure.

• Additional $7,399,240.83 for snow removal services in Anjou, Montréal-Nord, and Pierrefonds-Roxboro
• Budget transfer of $6,000,000 from the Water Service to the Road Network Infrastructure Service
• Financial support of $55,000 for Culture Montréal and $121,000 for nightlife organizations
• Loan of the Promenade-Bellerive park dock and walkways for river shuttle services (May 2026 to Dec 2029)
• Budget increase of $108,343.91 for an outdoor gym at Arthur-Therrien park in Verdun

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil municipal d'exercer une option de prolongation de 12 mois et d'autoriser une dépense additionnelle de 5 480 919,13 $ pour les services de déneigement clé en main dans les arrondissements d'Anjou, de Montréal-Nord et de Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Il a également approuvé plusieurs autres résolutions, notamment des soutiens financiers à des organismes culturels, des règlements hors cour, et des ordonnances pour des accès gratuits à la Biosphère et à Espace pour la vie. Toutes les décisions ont été adoptées à l'unanimité.

• Recommandé au conseil municipal d'exercer l'option de prolongation de 12 mois et d'autoriser une dépense additionnelle de 5 480 919,13 $ pour le déneigement (unanimité)
• Approuvé le prêt du quai et des passerelles du parc de la Promenade-Bellerive à l'ARTM pour des navettes fluviales (unanimité)
• Approuvé la convention avec Ikebana International pour l'exposition « Ode au printemps » (unanimité)
• Recommandé au conseil municipal d'approuver l'addenda au bail avec Hydro-Québec pour la disposition de sols contaminés (unanimité)
• Accordé un soutien financier de 55 000 $ à Culture Montréal (unanimité)
• Accordé des soutiens financiers totalisant 121 000 $ à Studio ZX et Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Montréal Centre-Ville (unanimité)
• Recommandé au conseil municipal de résilier le bail avec Services culinaires Kamuy inc. et d'approuver une perte de loyer de 172 583 $ (unanimité)
• Approuvé l'évaluation de rendement insatisfaisant du fournisseur Pincor ltée et son inscription sur la liste des firmes à rendement insatisfaisant pour deux ans (unanimité)

Conseil municipal

The Montreal City Council will hold a regular meeting featuring the deposit of a municipal protocol on managing homeless encampments that establishes a tolerance posture and develops intervention strategies. It will also decide on numerous contracts, including a $13.6 million water pipe rehabilitation in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, a $8.5 million road work contract across seven boroughs, and a $3.8 million contract for 200 electric vehicle charging stations. Four declarations are planned, including commemorations of the Armenian genocide and support for homeless people.

• Deposit of a municipal protocol to manage homeless encampments with a tolerance posture (item 07.07)
• Award of a $13,624,871.64 contract to Services d'infrastructures Vortex for water pipe rehabilitation in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (20.03)
• Award of an $8,474,495.41 contract to Demix Construction for road work in seven boroughs (20.05)
• Award of a $3,782,141.33 contract to Hydro-Québec for 200 electric vehicle charging stations (20.04)
• Declarations for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and in support of homeless people (15.01, 15.04)

The council rejected two opposition motions: one seeking governance conditions for the Namur-Hippodrome development (23-37) and another to maintain or strengthen short-term rental regulations (24-37). A third opposition motion reaffirming climate plan commitments, including dedicating 10-15% of the capital budget to climate adaptation, was adopted unanimously (60-0). The council also approved numerous contracts, including a $28.9M water main reconstruction on rue Guy, and adopted several bylaws, including a $213.4M borrowing bylaw for vehicles and equipment.

• Rejected motion on Hippodrome governance and asset management (23-37)
• Rejected motion to maintain/strengthen short-term rental rules (24-37)
• Adopted motion reaffirming climate plan, including 10-15% of PDI for adaptation (60-0)
• Approved $28.9M contract to Pronex Excavation for rue Guy water main (unanimous)
• Adopted $213.4M borrowing bylaw for vehicles and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $870,000 grant to Les Amis de la montagne (unanimous)
• Adopted $2.36M borrowing bylaw for Pointe-à-Callière museum (unanimous)
• Adopted code of ethics for council members (unanimous)

Comité exécutif

The executive committee will decide on several construction contracts, including a $28.9 million water main reconstruction on rue Guy between Saint-Jacques and René-Lévesque. It will also consider subsidies for the Pointe-à-Callière museum totaling over $10 million per year and a $2 million guarantee for the Hippodrome residential project. Several items will be discussed in closed session.

• Contract to Pronex Excavation inc. for $28,921,033.25 to reconstruct a water main on rue Guy (Saint-Jacques to René-Lévesque).
• Contract to Gérald Théorêt inc. for $7,016,750.37 for sewer and road work on rues Rochon and Crevier in Saint-Laurent.
• Subsidy of $10,019,500 in 2026 to Pointe-à-Callière museum for operations, plus energy and insurance costs.
• Authorization of $2,000,000 guarantee to the Canada Infrastructure Bank for studies for the Hippodrome residential development.
• Grant of $230,000 from the Fonds des événements d'affaires en culture to various organizations.

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil municipal d'accorder le contrat de conception-construction de la nouvelle piscine Baldwin à Magil Construction Est du Canada inc. pour 22 500 607,50 $, taxes incluses. Il a également recommandé plusieurs autres contrats majeurs, dont des travaux d'égout et de voirie à Saint-Laurent et la reconstruction d'une conduite d'eau sur la rue Guy. Toutes les résolutions ont été adoptées à l'unanimité.

• Recommandé contrat de 22,5 M$ pour la piscine Baldwin à Magil Construction (unanime)
• Recommandé contrat de 21,9 M$ pour conduite d'eau rue Guy à Pronex Excavation (unanime)
• Recommandé contrat de 5,85 M$ pour travaux rues Rochon et Crevier à Gérald Théorêt (unanime)
• Recommandé contrat de 1,7 M$ pour travaux rue Lindsay à Pavages D'Amour (unanime)
• Recommandé contrat de 16,4 M$ pour réhabilitation de conduites d'eau à Vortex (unanime)
• Approuvé entente-cadre de 3,2 M$ avec Simco Technologies pour ingénierie en structure (unanime)
• Approuvé soutien financier de 10 M$ à Pointe-à-Callière pour 2026-2027 (unanime)
• Approuvé protocole municipal de gestion des campements (unanime)

Conseil d'agglomération

The Conseil d'agglomération will deliberate on several contracts and reports, including a water main reconstruction project on rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, a new entente-cadre for water plant works worth $14.4M, and an extension of an emphytéose for a housing cooperative. It will also receive reports on water quality, audit, and municipal contracts. Many items involve contract options and budget additions for police, fire, and IT services.

• Reconstruction of a 750mm water main on rue Saint-Antoine Ouest with contract amendment totaling $5.87M
• New 3-year entente-cadre for water plant works with Construction Arcade at $14.48M
• Prolongation of emphytéose for Coopérative d'habitation Bonheur d'Occasion with $1.16M subsidy
• Contract for 44 motorcycles for police from Gabriel Moto B Montréal at $550,899
• Circular economy agreement with province, ÉTS, and others for $1.295M over 2026-2028

The council approved a total of $9,477,116 in funding for 25 organizations under the Programme itinérance et milieux inclusifs 2026-2028, including new grants and addenda to existing agreements. It also adopted several borrowing bylaws, including $29M for nature parks and $10.5M for the Fort-Lorette archaeological site, and approved numerous contracts and grants. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $5,407,736 in new grants to 15 organizations and $3,942,461 in additional funding to 10 organizations for homelessness programs (unanimous)
• Adopted borrowing bylaw RCG 26-007 for $29,000,000 for nature park redevelopment (unanimous)
• Adopted borrowing bylaw RCG 26-006 for $10,538,000 for Fort-Lorette archaeological site park (unanimous)
• Approved $3,808,451.29 agreement with STM for Blue line extension work (unanimous)
• Approved $2,294,626.74 additional contribution for free transit for seniors 65+ (unanimous)
• Adopted responsible and equitable procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved $877,312 additional funding to Mission Unitaînés (unanimous)
• Approved $1,295,000 circular economy agreement with provincial partners (unanimous)

Conseil municipal

The Montréal city council will convene an ordinary meeting to adopt the agenda, approve the previous meeting’s minutes, and handle routine procedural items. Key decisions include approving contracts for infrastructure, water services, and facility rentals, as well as ratifying grants and declarations for cultural and community initiatives.

• Approve $10.6M contract with Pavages Métropolitain inc. for roadwork in 6 boroughs (PCPR, PCPR+, PRCPR 2026)
• Ratify $16.4M provincial grant for OASIS program and authorize $689K budget adjustment
• Approve $2.1M extension for crushed stone supply contract with Amrize Canada inc.
• Authorize $175K extension for wood supply contract with North On Sixty (CM24 0689)
• Approve $10.6K annual rent for Pointe-à-Callière museum space at 335 place d'Youville

The council adopted, with changes, the new Règlement sur les services (26-012) by a recorded vote of 38-24, and adopted, without changes, the regulation modifying the by-law to improve the supply of social, affordable and family housing (20-041-16) by a recorded vote of 38-24. The council also approved a $140 million borrowing by-law for new production greenhouses at the Jardin botanique and a $45.8 million borrowing by-law for the STM's infrastructure maintenance program. Two opposition motions, one for an audit of dangerous arteries and intersections and one to maintain public access to the Lachine waterfront, were rejected.

• Adopted Règlement sur les services (26-012) with changes (38-24)
• Adopted Règlement 20-041-16 modifying the social, affordable and family housing by-law (38-24)
• Adopted $140M borrowing by-law for new Jardin botanique production greenhouses
• Approved $45.8M borrowing by-law for STM infrastructure maintenance program
• Rejected opposition motion for an audit of dangerous arteries and intersections (27-35)
• Rejected opposition motion to maintain public access to Lachine waterfront (24-38)
• Approved $10.5M borrowing by-law for Fort-Lorette archaeological site park
• Approved $29M borrowing by-law for nature park redevelopment

Conseil d'agglomération

The council is deciding on various contract awards, extensions, and financial supports. Key items include IT hardware procurement, fire station decarbonization, and funding for social housing.

• Additional $10,000,000 for computers, servers, and tablets via Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales
• Decarbonization of fire station 66 (4398 boulevard LaSalle) for $1,266,564.61 and station 47 (2111 rue Saint-Zotique) for $1,305,578.38
• $500,000 financial support for Mission Old Brewery for construction at 2801 rue de Rouen
• $1,730,971.08 contract with Nature-Action Québec inc. for invasive plant control in large parks
• Estimated $4,897,378.86 for cellular data transmission services with Vidéotron ltée and TELUS Communications inc.

Le conseil d'agglomération de Montréal a adopté à l'unanimité une série de résolutions lors de sa séance du 19 février 2026, principalement des prolongations de contrats et des octrois de contrats. Il a notamment approuvé une dépense additionnelle de 10 M$ pour la fourniture de micro-ordinateurs et autres équipements informatiques, et accordé un soutien financier de 500 000 $ à Mission Old Brewery pour un projet de logement social. Aucune décision n'a été contestée; toutes les résolutions ont été adoptées à l'unanimité.

• Approuvé prolongation de 12 mois et dépense additionnelle de 10 M$ pour micro-ordinateurs et équipements informatiques (unanimité)
• Accordé soutien financier de 500 000 $ à Mission Old Brewery pour logement social au 2801 rue de Rouen (unanimité)
• Accordé contrat de gré à gré à Nature-Action Québec inc. pour lutte contre espèces envahissantes, 1,73 M$ (unanimité)
• Accordé contrat à Innotex inc. pour habits de combat incendie, 1,26 M$ (unanimité)
• Accordé contrats de décarbonation pour casernes 66, 47 et 31 (unanimité)
• Accordé contrat à Fédération des caisses Desjardins pour services bancaires, 2,29 M$ (unanimité)
• Approuvé prêt d'immeuble Bain St-Denis à L'Amour en Action SYL DAN pour halte-chaleur (unanimité)
• Adopté règlement autorisant emprunt de 1,2 M$ pour aménagements cyclables avenue des Pins (unanimité)

Conseil municipal

The Montreal City Council will meet to discuss various contractual agreements, including road and sewer rehabilitation. The body will also consider several proclamations and lease agreements for city-owned properties.

• Contract to Les Pavages Céka inc. for lead water connection replacement and roadwork: $14,167,491.18
• Contract to FER-PAL Construction Ltd. for water pipe rehabilitation and roadwork: $10,145,803.56
• Contract to Insituform Technologies Limited for sewer pipe rehabilitation: $7,148,437.05
• Contract to 7574479 Canada inc. and Terrassement Technique Sylvain Labrecque inc. for tree planting and maintenance: $2,456,590.55
• Financial support of $300,000 to the Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision du Québec

The council adopted a bylaw authorizing a $98 million loan for phase two of the underground infrastructure reconstruction and redesign of Avenue des Pins. It also approved orientations for the agglomeration council, including a $10 million contract extension for computer equipment and a $500,000 grant to Mission Old Brewery for housing. Several declarations were adopted unanimously, including one marking International Women's Rights Day and another supporting school perseverance.

• Adopted $98M borrowing bylaw for Avenue des Pins phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $10M extension for computer equipment contract with CAG (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 grant to Mission Old Brewery for housing on rue de Rouen (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M borrowing bylaw for bike path work on Avenue des Pins (unanimous)
• Adopted declaration for International Women's Rights Day (unanimous)
• Adopted declaration supporting school perseverance days (unanimous)
• Adopted motion reaffirming commitment to science-based decisions (unanimous)
• Adopted motion marking 10th anniversary of Charbonneau Commission report (unanimous)

Conseil d'agglomération

This ordinary meeting of the agglomeration council includes approval of minutes, deposit of reports, and decisions on multiple contracts and land transactions. Notable items include accepting a land concession from the Crown on rue Jolicoeur for social housing, extending a composting contract by $3.27M, loaning a church for a women's warming shelter, and extending the deadline for the Hippodrome ecoquartier land sale.

• Approve accepting federal land rights on lot 3,087,209 on rue Jolicoeur for social housing (no monetary consideration)
• Exercise option to extend composting/biomethanation contract with Recyclage Notre-Dame inc., additional $3,269,055.43
• Loan of church at 5600, 12e Avenue in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie to Centre des Femmes de conviction for a women's warming shelter (137 days, $57,076 subsidy)
• Approve addendum extending deadline to October 2027 for sale of first land at Namur-Hippodrome ecoquartier (west of boulevard Décarie, south of rue Paré)
• Grant $405,000 financial support and $1,550,350 technical support to AlterGo Événements for Défi sportif AlterGo (2026-2028)

The council adopted a bylaw increasing the borrowing for the Jean-R.-Marcotte wastewater treatment plant disinfection unit from $197M to $381M, subject to provincial approval. It also approved a $10.88M borrowing for police equipment and numerous contracts, including a $48.2M fuel supply agreement with Suncor. The mayor and a borough mayor spoke in support of a declaration urging Quebec to protect immigrants affected by the PEQ program abolition.

• Adopted bylaw increasing wastewater disinfection borrowing to $381M (unanimous)
• Adopted $10.88M borrowing for police specialized equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $48.2M fuel supply agreement with Suncor (unanimous)
• Approved $1.4M contract for fire station 08 decarbonization (unanimous)
• Approved $898K contract for fire station 25 decarbonization (unanimous)
• Approved $405K financial support to AlterGo for Défi sportif (unanimous)
• Approved $285K in grants for 1976 Olympics 50th anniversary events (unanimous)
• Approved free land transfer for social housing on Jolicoeur St (unanimous)

Conseil d'agglomération

This special meeting of Montréal's agglomeration council focuses on adopting the 2026 budget (agglomeration portion), the ten-year capital plan 2026-2035, and approving budgets for key entities including the STM, Conseil des arts de Montréal, Office municipal d'habitation de Montréal, and others. The council will also set financial contributions, water tariffs, and related regulations. A public question period and a report from the finance and administration commission are also scheduled.

• Adoption of the 2026 budget for the Ville de Montréal (agglomeration component)
• Adoption of the 2026-2035 ten-year capital program (volet agglomération)
• Approval of the 2026 budget and capital program for the Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
• Approval of 2026 budgets for the Office municipal d'habitation de Montréal and the Corporation d'habitation Jeanne-Mance
• Adoption of a regulation on water tariff quotes-parts and a regulation on agglomeration tariffs for 2026

The council unanimously adopted the 2026 agglomeration budget, the 2026-2035 ten-year capital program, and the budgets of several related bodies including the STM, Conseil des arts, and housing corporations. It also approved related regulations on quotes-parts and tariffs, and set the 2026 contributions to the CMM and ART M.

• Adopted 2026 agglomeration budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026-2035 ten-year capital program (unanimous)
• Approved STM 2026 budget and capital program (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budgets for Conseil des arts, OMHM, Corporation d'habitation Jeanne-Mance, Société du parc Jean-Drapeau (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 contributions to CMM and other bodies, incl. $808,379,200 to ART M (unanimous)
• Adopted regulations on quotes-parts payment, water tariff, mixed expenses, and 2026 tariffs (unanimous)

Conseil municipal

The City Council is meeting to adopt the 2026 budget and the 2026-2035 ten-year capital investment program for both the central city and agglomeration sectors. The body will also vote on tax and tariff bylaws for the 2026 fiscal year and approve budgets for several municipal agencies.

• Adoption of the 2026 City of Montreal budget and 2026-2035 ten-year capital investment program
• Approval of 2026 budgets for the Société de transport de Montréal, Agence de mobilité durable, and Société d'habitation et de développement de Montréal
• Adoption of the 2026 tax bylaw and the 2026 parking lot property tax bylaw
• Adoption of the 2026 tariff bylaw and water pricing for non-residential buildings
• Amendment to the bylaw regarding fines for parking or vehicle immobilization infractions

The council adopted the 2026 operating budget (CM26 0109) and the 2026-2035 capital plan (CM26 0110) for the central city, each by a vote of 38-24. Three opposition amendments, including one to reduce the property tax increase from 3.4% to 2.4%, were all rejected. The council also approved the 2026 budgets for the agglomeration, the STM, and several other bodies, and adopted the 2026 tax and tariff bylaws.

• Adopted 2026 city budget (38-24)
• Adopted 2026-2035 capital plan (38-24)
• Rejected amendment to cut property tax increase to 2.4% (24-36)
• Rejected amendment to boost cycling, accessibility, and housing funds (24-38)
• Rejected amendment to fund REV, parks, and express bus network (24-38)
• Adopted 2026 tax bylaw (38-24)
• Approved $297.7M transfer to capital reserve (unanimous)
• Approved $9.79M in downtown contributions from reconstituted cities (unanimous)

Conseil municipal

At this meeting, the Montreal City Council will decide on several contracts and service agreements, including a $24.7 million repair of the Querbes underpass walls and a $10.5 million contract for a new library and park in Villeray. The council will also receive a report from a public consultation on the redevelopment of the Van Horne warehouse, and adopt declarations for Black History Month, Holocaust remembrance, and other commemorations. A petition regarding transitional measures for permanent residence will also be presented.

• $24.7M contract for repair of Querbes underpass walls in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension and Ahuntsic-Cartierville
• $10.6M contract for new Bibliothèque Caroline-Dawson and redevelopment of parc Le Prévost in Villeray
• $9.1M contract for sewer pipe rehabilitation by lining in various streets of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
• $2.3M contract for professional services for new Jarry aquatic centre in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
• Report from public consultation on the proposed by-law to regulate redevelopment of the Van Horne warehouse

The council unanimously adopted a declaration calling on the Quebec government to implement transitional measures and permanent residence pathways following the abolition of the Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ). The council also approved numerous contracts and orientations for the upcoming agglomeration council meeting, including a $10.9M borrowing for police equipment and a $3.27M extension for food waste composting. Several other declarations were adopted, including one against antisemitism and one against Islamophobia.

• Adopted declaration urging Quebec to create a grandfather clause for temporary residents affected by PEQ abolition (unanimous)
• Adopted declaration for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reaffirming commitment against antisemitism (unanimous)
• Adopted declaration commemorating Quebec City mosque attack victims, reaffirming fight against Islamophobia (unanimous)
• Adopted declaration recognizing Black History Month, reaffirming zero tolerance for racism (unanimous)
• Adopted declaration recognizing Tamil Heritage Month in January (unanimous)
• Adopted declaration for Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, supporting SIM members (unanimous)
• Approved orientation to exercise 12-month extension for road signage services with GardaWorld, Teltech, and Béton Brunet (unanimous)
• Approved orientation to increase borrowing for Jean-R.-Marcotte wastewater treatment disinfection unit from $197M to $381M (unanimous)

Conseil d'agglomération

The Montréal agglomeration council holds an extraordinary meeting to receive and begin studying the 2026 budgets for the city and several paramunicipal bodies, plus a ten-year capital plan. Members will also consider new resolutions on water reserves and general levies, and debate draft regulations on municipal quotas and water tariffs.

• Deposit of 2026 agglomeration budget (Montreal)
• Deposit of 2026–2035 capital plan (Montreal)
• Resolution to allocate water-service revenues to a dedicated reserve
• Draft regulation setting 2026 municipal quotas for linked municipalities
• Draft regulation on 2026 water tariffs

The council held a special meeting to formally deposit the 2026 agglomeration budget, the 2026-2035 ten-year capital program, and budgets for several related bodies (STM, arts council, housing office, etc.) for study and future adoption. It also deposited resolutions setting 2026 quotes-parts (cost shares) for linked municipalities, including a $808.4M payment to the regional transit authority, and gave notice of several bylaws. All items were adopted unanimously, but no final approvals were made; they will be considered at a later meeting.

• Deposited 2026 agglomeration budget (unanimous)
• Deposited 2026-2035 ten-year capital program (unanimous)
• Deposited 2026 STM budget and capital program (unanimous)
• Deposited 2026 budgets for arts council, housing office, Jeanne-Mance housing corp, Jean-Drapeau park society (unanimous)
• Deposited financial contributions and CMM share, incl. $808,379,200 to ARTM (unanimous)
• Deposited resolution to fund water service reserve (unanimous)
• Deposited resolution to allocate $175.9M to capital reserve (unanimous)
• Deposited resolution setting 2026 quotes-parts for linked municipalities (unanimous)