Park renamed to honor Sœurs du Bon-Conseil

Summary#

Montréal city council adopted a resolution naming the park commonly known as parc Basile-Routhier “parc des Sœurs-du-Bon-Conseil.” It is east of rue Basile-Routhier, between boulevard Gouin Est and avenue Park Stanley, in the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville. The stated goal is to recognize the contribution of the Sœurs du Bon-Conseil.

  • The new name applies to the park on lot 1 995 508; it replaces the park’s usual name.
  • City staff say the change will clarify the park’s place name and help people locate it.
  • The resolution was adopted unanimously. The city will send the name information to public-service providers; signs can be changed after the Commission de toponymie du Québec makes the new name official.

What it means for you#

  • People visiting the park: The park will be identified by its new name once it is officialized and signs are updated. Its location and public use are not changed by this resolution.
  • Nearby residents and service providers: The city will transmit the new place-name information to public-service providers. The materials do not specify when signs or other records will be updated.
  • Property owners: The resolution names the park; it does not transfer ownership of the land.

Money#

No cost information is in the available material.

  • The decision summary contains no estimate for updating signs or other records.

What is unclear#

  • When the Commission de toponymie du Québec will officialize the name, and when signs will be updated, are not stated.
  • The cost of the change is not stated.
  • The materials do not describe what happens if the name is not officialized.

Case for#

  • City staff say the name recognizes the Sœurs du Bon-Conseil’s contribution to education and social action, and the community supports the change.
  • Staff say the existing name is commonly used, not an official park name, and that rue Basile-Routhier will remain. They say this avoids losing that place name and that existing signs and a sculpture help visitors find the area.

Case against#

No clear concern available from the supplied material.