The treatment centre for organic waste (Centre de traitement des matières organiques -CTMO), located in Saint-Laurent borough, transforms garden and food waste into compost, using high-end equipment that maintains good air quality.

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.

Montréal will be carrying out redevelopment work around city hall, in order to configure a more user-friendly historical site. This project is part of the urban planning of a very specific location in Old Montréal: the administrative district. Work is scheduled to last approximately 15 months.

Old Montréal is transforming to become a pedestrian priority zone. This is different from a pedestrian zone. Its configuration is meant to promote mobility and comfort for pedestrians, without restricting access to stores. See what measures were put in place.

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.