Montreal Municipal Workers Plan Evening and Weekend Strike Starting Oct. 19
Approximately 3,000 Montreal municipal workers will strike evenings, nights and weekends starting Oct. 19, after a one‑day walkout on March 30.
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Lawyers Challenge Montreal Ban on Insulting City Workers
A group of lawyers has sued over Montreal's new bylaw that bans insults toward city employees.
Lawyers Challenge Montreal Ban on Insulting City Workers
Lawyers have filed a lawsuit contesting Montreal's new bylaw that criminalizes insulting municipal employees, including police.
New NYC Regulations Begin Oct. 1
Several municipal regulations will become effective in New York City on October 1, 2026.
Mayoral hopefuls pledge rate freeze, street cleaning, festival fee waivers
Three Winnipeg mayoral candidates have promised rate freezes, restored street cleaning and festival fee waivers as part of their 2026 campaign platforms.
Montreal City Council Bans Insults Against Officials and Police
Montreal city council approved a regulation on September 21, 2026, that bans insults toward municipal officials and police, aiming to reduce disrespect toward public servants.
Montreal Council Adopts Ban on Insulting City Officials
Montreal’s city council passed a regulation on September 21, 2026 banning insults toward city officials and police, with the mayor stating it will be applied only in serious cases.
Inspector General Recommends $700,000 Fine for Waste Firm
Montreal’s inspector general has recommended a $700,000 fine for a waste‑management company that breached municipal subcontracting rules, and the city will now review the proposal.
Brad Bradford Promises One-Year Property Tax Freeze If Elected
Brad Bradford promises a one‑year freeze on Toronto property taxes if elected mayor in October 2026, a move not seen since Rob Ford's 2011 freeze.
Montreal Council Approves Ban on Insults to City Workers
Montreal City Council adopted a bylaw banning insults toward municipal employees, passing it 35-25 after a half‑hour debate. The measure is intended to shield city staff from verbal abuse.
Montreal Council Approves Bylaw Banning Insults of Municipal Workers
Montreal City Council voted 35‑25 to adopt a bylaw that prohibits insulting municipal employees. The measure, aimed at protecting staff from verbal abuse, passed after a debate lasting more than half an hour.
Montreal to Move 700 Workers to Place Dupuis, Union Objects
Montreal plans to move up to 700 city workers to the new Place Dupuis office complex, a move the municipal professionals union says is hard to justify amid economic concerns. The relocation is part of a citywide effort to consolidate staff, but union protests highlight tensions over fiscal priorities.
Montreal Plans Relocation of Up to 700 Staff, Union Seeks Answers
Montreal will relocate up to 700 municipal workers to new offices at Place Dupuis, prompting the employees’ union to demand clear justification amid economic concerns.
Mayor's Winter Cuts Increase Senior Staff on Paid Leave
Winter 2026 job cuts in Montreal have led to a rise in senior staff placed on paid availability, receiving full salaries without active duties.
Montreal to Move 700 Staff to Place Dupuis, Union Seeks Answers
Montreal plans to move up to 700 municipal employees to the Place Dupuis office complex, prompting the municipal professionals union to demand a clear explanation of the decision amid economic concerns.
Senior Montreal Staff on Paid Leave Rise After Job Cuts
Montreal's senior municipal employees placed on paid leave have increased after the mayor announced winter job cuts, raising concerns about short‑term fiscal impacts as the city restructures.
Montreal to Move 700 Workers, Union Seeks Answers
Montreal plans to move up to 700 municipal workers to Place Dupuis, prompting the Municipal Professionals' Union to demand a clear justification amid economic concerns.
Senior Staff Paid Leave Rises After Montreal Job Cuts
Montreal's mayor announced winter job cuts, leading to a rise in senior employees placed on paid availability. The increase reflects the city's effort to streamline administration while maintaining compensation for high-salary staff.
Dianne Saxe Shifts to Contest Vacant Toronto Ward
Dianne Saxe withdrew from the University Rosedale race and entered a vacant Toronto council ward on August 21, 2026, ending an expected contest with former councillor Mike Layton.
Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen Enters Scarborough North Council Race
Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced on August 20, 2026, that he is running for the Toronto City Council seat in Scarborough North, after recently stepping down from federal office. His candidacy introduces a former parliamentarian to the municipal race for the ward.
