Grant Data-Handling Addendum

Summary#

Montréal city council unanimously adopted a position to approve a draft addendum to the financial contribution agreement between the City, Les Amis de la montagne and the Centre de la montagne. The agglomeration council makes the final decision at a later meeting. The addendum’s stated purpose is to clarify how the organizations handle personal information under Loi 25.

  • The addendum covers the period from September 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
  • It would add clarifications to the existing agreement about handling personal information; the addendum’s detailed terms are not included in the materials.
  • The decision does not state a new grant amount. The existing agreement provided for a maximum of $1,181,314 through April 30, 2026.

What it means for you#

  • The organizations: If the addendum is approved, Les Amis de la montagne and the Centre de la montagne would have clarified expectations for handling personal information they collect on the City’s behalf.
  • Residents and other people whose information is collected: The decision concerns how that information is handled, but it does not set out specific protections, procedures or rights for individuals.

Money#

No cost information is in the available material.

  • The decision summary gives no cost for preparing or carrying out the addendum.
  • The $1,181,314 maximum grant was approved under the existing agreement, not as new funding in this decision.

What is unclear#

  • The draft addendum is not provided, so its specific requirements are unknown.
  • The materials do not say whether the addendum changes the agreement’s funding or other terms.
  • The decision summary does not explain the reporting listed for spring 2026 or what it will cover.

Case for#

  • City staff say the addendum would document additional measures they consider necessary under Loi 25 for contractors handling personal information on the City’s behalf.
  • Clarifying expectations in the agreement could help the City and the organizations understand their responsibilities.

Case against#

  • The actual addendum is not included, so it is not possible to assess what the organizations must do or whether the expectations are clear and workable.
  • The materials give no estimate of any added costs or explain how the City will check whether the organizations follow the clarified expectations.