As Montrealers prepare to cast their votes in just three days, a local municipal party is reflecting on its campaign efforts.
Craig Sauvé, the mayoral candidate representing Transition Montréal, characterized his six-week campaign as innovative and community-focused, emphasizing the importance of positivity over negativity.
Sauvé highlighted the party’s commitment to promoting fresh ideas and constructive dialogue. “We chose to lead with vision, not attacks. We dared to envision a Montreal that embraces change. Transition Montréal presents a new path forward – a movement driven by the belief that together, we can create a brighter future.”
The campaign led by Transition Montréal aimed to unite diverse communities through principles of inclusivity, bravery, and mutual respect. “We’ve demonstrated that politics can be conducted with courage and compassion, showing that a different approach is both viable and necessary,” Sauvé remarked.
Having previously served as a city councillor, Sauvé’s platform focused on addressing housing affordability issues in Montreal. He proposed measures such as banning Airbnb rentals to increase the availability of affordable housing and establishing a government agency dedicated to accelerating the construction of non-market housing units.
Transition Montréal also pledged to enact a progressive tax reform that would require wealthier residents to contribute more, combat real estate speculation, and allocate the generated funds towards social housing and community welfare programs.
Setting itself apart from prominent rivals Projet Montréal and Ensemble Montréal, Transition Montréal advocates for electoral reforms, including preferential voting for mayoral and borough mayor positions, proportional representation for other elected roles, and direct elections for the Ville-Marie borough mayor.
Additionally, if elected, Transition Montréal plans to create a specialized “nightlife office” to support and safeguard independent cultural venues crucial to Montreal’s vibrant nightlife scene.
Emphasizing the city’s unique cultural vitality, Sauvé stated, “Montreal’s essence lies in its constant activity and creativity. We must continue to nurture our communities and celebrate the artistic spirit that defines us.”
Transition Montréal distinguishes itself from competitors by maintaining independence from special interest groups and emphasizing grassroots engagement.
Montreal residents will participate in the municipal elections on November 2nd.
