Montreal approves land consolidation and mortgage

Summary#

On March 23, 2026, Montréal city council unanimously approved a draft deed to dissolve the divided co-ownership at 9350 boulevard Pie-IX, in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension. The City consented as a mortgage creditor to the dissolution, changes to the land registry and changes to the property covered by its mortgage.

  • The two lots, 6 659 203 and 6 659 205, are to be combined into one lot, identified in the draft as lot 6 712 898.
  • The City’s mortgage is to cover both lots under the same terms. Proanima Montréal must mortgage lot 6 659 205 on those terms; the mortgage amount is $25 million, plus an additional 25%.
  • The decision follows the City’s sale of nearby land to Le Marché Pie-IX S.E.C. and Le Complexe 9350 S.E.C. The decision summary says that sale triggered the requirement to end the co-ownership.
  • This approval does not change Proanima’s animal-management services contract with the City.

What it means for you#

  • City: It has approved the draft deed and consented to the changes as mortgage creditor.
  • Proanima Montréal: Its property at 9350 boulevard Pie-IX will be combined into one lot, and the City’s mortgage will also cover the land that was previously lot 6 659 205.
  • Residents and animal-service users: The decision does not directly change animal services or the existing contract for them.

Money#

The decision materials give no cost estimate or new spending amount for this approval.

  • The $25 million, plus the additional 25%, describes the mortgage security, not a payment made under this decision.
  • The existing animal-management contract has a maximum expense of $157,937,206, taxes included. This decision does not change that amount.

What is unclear#

  • The draft deed itself is not included, so its full terms and conditions cannot be checked.
  • The decision summary names Le Complexe 9350 S.E.C. among the parties to the dissolution, but later refers to a temporary co-ownership between Proanima and 9420-1255 QUÉBEC INC. The materials do not explain this difference.
  • The materials do not say when the deed will be signed or registered.

Case for#

  • The City’s consent is needed because it holds a mortgage on the property.
  • The approval allows the co-ownership to be dissolved after the related land sale, as the existing co-ownership declaration requires.

Case against#

  • The City’s mortgage will cover additional land: lot 6 659 205 will become subject to the same mortgage terms as lot 6 659 203.
  • The full deed terms are not available in the materials, limiting what can be assessed about the effects of the changes.