Summary#
Montréal city council adopted appointments and term changes for the Conseil du patrimoine de Montréal (Montréal Heritage Council), the City’s advisory body on heritage. City staff say the changes aim to maintain continuity and a mix of professional expertise.
- Giovanni (John) Diodati becomes vice-chair for three years from March 25, 2026.
- Jean-François Sabourin moves from alternate to regular member on March 25, continuing his first term until September 17, 2027.
- Nelly Charpentier becomes an alternate member for a first three-year term from March 25.
- Philippe Lupien’s regular-member term is renewed for a second, non-renewable three-year term from April 18.
- The council thanked outgoing vice-chair Ève Wertheimer; she is replaced on March 25.
What it means for you#
- Residents: No direct change to residents’ rights, services or fees. The Council gives advice and recommendations on heritage matters in City plans, projects and policies referred to it.
- The City: The Council’s membership and vice-chair change. City staff say the appointments are meant to support continuity and retain expertise in heritage conservation, planning and landscape architecture.
Money#
The City says member remuneration is covered by credits in the Service du greffe budget; no amount is given.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not state the individual remuneration amounts or the total cost of these appointments.
- They do not describe how often the Council meets or how much time members are expected to give.
Case for#
- City staff say the changes would maintain continuity and a diverse mix of professional expertise on the Council.
- Charpentier was selected from a candidate pool created through a 2024 application and selection process, which staff say assessed her favourably.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.