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Quebec Premier François Legault is greeted by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante before their meeting Monday, May 2, 2022, in Montreal. File photo by The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz

Legault's expanded majority was not built on votes from Montreal

After Monday, October 3, 2022, night's provincial election results, Montreal shows up on Quebec's election map as a small red-and-orange island in a sea of light blue.

By Morgan Lowrie | News, Politics | October 5th 2022

Valérie Plante to be sworn in as Montreal mayor this afternoon

Montreal's first female mayor will be sworn in this afternoon, Nov. 16, 2017, in a ceremony that begins at 4 p.m. eastern.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | November 16th 2017

Montreal mayor candidate, Valerie Plante, Montreal, Municipal elections, Quebec,

Charm offensive: Montrealers to choose a mayor on Sunday in era of prosperity

While it is generally accepted that Montreal is experiencing a period of economic prosperity not seen in a generation, the city's mayor appears to be having a tough time ensuring he'll secure a second mandate.

By Giuseppe Valiante | News, Politics | November 4th 2017

Outremont borough councillor Mindy Pollak poses for a selfie upon depositing her official declaration of candidacy for the 2017 Montreal elections.

Busting myths, connecting communities: On the campaign trail with Montreal's first elected Hasidic politician

Fostering inter-cultural dialogue and remedying a disconnect between Outremont’s Hasidic and non-Hasidic populations propelled Mindy Pollak into politics. In 2013, at just 24, she earned accolades as the first Hasidic woman ever elected to political office in Montreal. She is defending her seat in the Montreal municipal elections on Nov. 5.

By Cecilia Keating | News, Politics | November 2nd 2017