As Montreal’s municipal election approaches in a month, five hopefuls vie for the coveted mayoral seat, promising a new era of leadership for the city. Beyond this headline race, a total of 102 elected positions across Montreal’s diverse boroughs are up for grabs, ranging from city councillors to district representatives.
The impending election on Sunday, Nov. 2, signals a significant moment for City Hall as incumbent Mayor Valérie Plante steps aside, paving the way for fresh perspectives and potential political shifts in Montreal.
Key issues such as housing affordability, homelessness, public transit reliability, and managing construction-related safety and traffic concerns are expected to dominate the campaign’s final stretch.
Important dates to note include the closure of nominations on Thursday, Oct. 3, and advance voting on Oct. 26. Voter registration deadlines fall on Oct. 16, with a new option for students to cast their ballots directly on campus at selected universities and CEGEPs in the last week of October.
Élections Montréal is implementing enhanced accessibility measures to boost voter turnout, aiming to reverse the record-low participation seen in the previous election, with approximately 1.1 million eligible voters in Montreal.
For more details on voting procedures and candidate profiles, visit their website to stay informed ahead of this critical election.
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