Unions Protest Alleged Privatization of Montreal's Old Port
Unions are protesting what they call the privatization of Montreal's Old Port, claiming recent changes have limited public access to the waterfront and urging government intervention.
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7 storiesnewest firstlatest August 18, 2026
Unions Protest Alleged Privatization of Montreal's Old Port
Unions protested at Montreal's Old Port on Tuesday, claiming recent changes amount to privatization that limits public river access. Government officials were on site as the dispute over waterfront use continues.
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