French is the official language of Québec. In accordance with the law, the city undertakes to be exemplary by communicating exclusively in French.

In 2023, in spite of economic slowdown and inflation, Montréal closed out the year with a surplus. The city has maintained its efforts to meet the needs of the population, while building a resilient and inclusive metropolis. Discover the details of its 2023 Financial Report.

Hundreds of activities will be presented free of charge across the city this fall, from shows in Maisons de la culture arts centres to workshops in libraries and museums outings.

Where does the water you use every day come from? Where does the water that flows down the pipes and spills into the sewers end up? Discover the stages of the water cycle and the expertise of the teams who ensure its quality every day.

Adopted in June 2025, the 2050 Land Use and Mobility Plan aims to plan today the city of tomorrow. Its objective is to transform the city’s urban development model, focusing on the territory’s assets in order to improve our quality of life for the next 25 years.

Montréal is focusing on circular economy to accelerate the city’s ecological transition and respond to the challenges of climate change. This approach also aims to preserve our resources, while stimulating economic growth and job creation.

Will you be occupying public property (such as a street, sidewalk or park) for at least 90 days? You must display certain information about the area of occupancy throughout the duration of the project.

How can you protect your home from flooding during storms? Several actions can be taken to adapt your building and limit the impacts and potential damage caused by heavy rains.

Montréal presents the highlights of its action plan to cope with heavy rains and flood risks. The action plan focuses on helping building owners, prevention by adjusting by-laws and improving water management systems.

The increasing number of episodes of very intense rainfall due to climate change are causing significant damage. With a view to becoming more adaptable, Montréal is maintaining and updating its infrastructures, building water retention structures and developing absorbent natural spaces.