Summary#
Montréal city council approved a two-year lease to the National Research Council of Canada (CNRC) for office space at 2300 rue Alfred-Nobel in the borough of Saint-Laurent. The lease runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, for total rent of $59,520, excluding taxes. City staff say the lease supports the site’s research and innovation purpose and keeps the space occupied.
- The City rents the CNRC 50.16 square metres of office space.
- The CNRC pays rent under the lease; the decision also directs the City to record the rental revenue in its budget.
- The council adopted the decision unanimously on August 25, 2026.
What it means for you#
- CNRC: It can occupy the office space for the two-year term and must pay the rent and applicable taxes.
- City and taxpayers: The City receives rental income. The decision does not create a new public service or directly change residents’ rights or fees.
Money#
The decision brings rental revenue to the City; the materials do not give an estimate of other city costs.
- Rent is $59,520 excluding taxes. The staff summary lists $2,976 in GST and $5,937.12 in QST, for total receipts of $68,433.12 including both taxes.
- The CNRC does not pay an administrative fee because it already has a contract with the City.
What is unclear#
- The full lease terms are not included, so other conditions and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant cannot be assessed from these materials.
Case for#
- City staff say the rent matches the market rate, based on an assessment by the City’s real estate valuation staff.
- Staff say the lease provides stable occupancy while leaving the City flexibility to manage its office space.
Case against#
- The decision materials do not include the full lease, so readers cannot assess its other terms or conditions.