Summary#
Montréal city council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a one-night extension of admission hours for the commercial establishment Séduction, associated with the S.I.D.A.C. Plaza Saint-Hubert. It applied during Nuit Blanche, from 5 p.m. on February 28 to 6 a.m. on March 1, 2026. City staff say the goal of these approvals is to support the vitality of Montréal’s commercial streets.
- The authorization covered admission to Séduction only; it did not extend admission hours for all Plaza Saint-Hubert businesses.
- The approval was limited to the stated event and hours. That event has now passed.
What it means for you#
- Séduction and its customers: The establishment was authorized to admit customers during the specified overnight period. The resolution did not require the business to stay open.
- Other Plaza Saint-Hubert businesses: This resolution did not authorize them to extend their admission hours.
- Alcohol: The decision concerned admission hours; it did not grant an alcohol permit.
Money#
City staff say the approval caused no additional cost for Montréal.
- The materials give no estimate of costs to Séduction or other businesses.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not explain why this establishment, rather than other Plaza Saint-Hubert businesses, was named in this resolution.
- They do not describe any operating conditions beyond the approved hours.
Case for#
- City staff say allowing later admission for Nuit Blanche can help create conditions for commercial activity and support the vitality of Montréal’s commercial streets.
- The authorization was limited to one named establishment and one event night.
Case against#
- The materials do not explain the basis for selecting Séduction for this authorization, or describe any additional conditions for the overnight hours.