Summary#
Montréal city council adopted a resolution naming the new public square at rue de Charleroi and avenue L’Archevêque in Montréal-Nord place Chez-Marguerite. The stated goal is to recognize local businesswoman Marguerite Dugal-Ricard and give the place an official name.
- The name applies to the public square on lot 1 844 856.
- City staff say the new name will be sent to public service providers for their records.
- The Montréal-Nord borough may put up name signs after the resolution was adopted.
What it means for you#
- People using the square: It now has an official name. The decision does not change access to the square or create a new service there.
- Montréal-Nord borough: It may install signs showing the name; the resolution does not require it to do so.
- Residents and businesses: City staff say the name information will be sent to public service providers. The decision does not otherwise change residents’ or businesses’ rights or duties.
Money#
No cost information is provided in the available material.
- City staff describe a communications operation, but give no cost or details.
- The material does not estimate the cost of signs.
What is unclear#
- The material does not say whether the borough will install signs or when.
- It does not explain what the communications operation will involve or cost.
Case for#
- City staff say an official name can help people locate the square.
- The name recognizes Dugal-Ricard’s role in Montréal-Nord’s business life and highlights a woman’s contribution to local commercial history.
- Her store, Chez Marguerite, operated in Montréal-Nord and attracted customers from beyond the borough.
Case against#
- The city’s Comité consultatif en reconnaissance (Recognition Advisory Committee) opposed the proposed name. It said “Chez-Marguerite” was too generic and did not clearly identify Dugal-Ricard.
- The committee also noted that the square is some distance from her former store. It recommended naming the square after her full name and adding an explanatory plaque and features evoking the store. The adopted decision does not include those suggestions.