Nicholas Dawson is a writer, researcher and literary director of Triptych Publishing. He recommends four books that encourage dialogue on inclusion and the fight against racism and discrimination.

The MontréaLisons campaign aims to raise awareness about issues of racism, discrimination and inclusion. Montréal’s municipal libraries house a vast selection of works on these topics.

Since January 1, 2023, buildings in part or in full intented for non-residential use pay a rate based on the volume of water consumed. Learn about how the new ecofiscal mesure will be applied and what building owners can do to better manage their water use.

Want to track your water consumption? Learn how to understand the data displayed on your water meter.

The 2023 budget and the ten-year capital works program for 2023-2032 will include measures meant to limit the impact of inflation while reinforcing the city’s actions in the areas of public safety, housing, mobility and the ecological transition.

Tax rates vary depending on the category of your building and the borough in which it is located.

As host city to COP15, Montréal has invited cities across the world to make a commitment to protecting biodiversity. The challenge is to take 15 tangible actions towards pursuing and accelerating their efforts to preserve ecosystems.

Learn about the terms and conditions to apply online for a permit to carry out renovation, installation or construction work.

Protecting native pollinators and their habitats and recognizing their importance in Montréal’s urban ecosystems. This is the main objective of the 2022-2027 Montréal: A Biodiversity Territory to Support the Protection of Pollinators plan.

Water treatment plants must operate continuously in order to provide quality drinking water. This achievement is possible thanks to modern facilities like those at the Charles-J.-Des Baillets treatment plant, the third largest in Canada.