Summary#
On November 24, 2025, Montréal city council unanimously adopted its position on appointments to the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (Montreal Metropolitan Community). It supports appointing 10 named people and two representatives of the linked municipalities; Soraya Martinez Ferrada is already a member and chair by virtue of her office. The agglomeration council makes the final decision at a later meeting.
- The city’s position is to appoint Dimitrios (Jim) Beis, Andréanne Moreau, Aref Salem, Caroline Braun, Chantal Gagnon, Christine Black, Denis Pelletier, Maude Théroux-Séguin, Alan DeSousa and Claude Pinard.
- The city’s position also includes two representatives of the linked municipalities, to be designated by the agglomeration council.
- The resolution says Soraya Martinez Ferrada remains a member and chair by virtue of her office, under the cited provincial law.
What it means for you#
- People named for appointment: The city has adopted a position supporting their appointment, but this resolution is not the final decision.
- Linked municipalities: The city’s position includes two representatives from those municipalities. The resolution leaves their designation to the agglomeration council.
- Residents: The resolution does not directly change residents’ rights, services, taxes or fees.
Money#
No cost information is in the available material.
- The resolution gives no spending, payment or staffing details.
What is unclear#
- The resolution does not state how long the appointments would last or describe the members’ duties.
- It does not explain how the two linked-municipality representatives will be selected.
Case for#
No clear argument available from the supplied material.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.