Cathy Wong

• Council motion to improve diversity among parties sparks war of words at Montreal city hall

  A motion to improve diversity within Montreal's city hall has sparked a war of words among elected officials.

  Politics

  Nov 18, 2020
  
• Montreal to appoint commissioner to fight racism, systemic discrimination

  Mayor Valérie Plante said the creation of the anti-racism commissioner will make the city a more inclusive place.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2020
  
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• Montreal tenant, landlord want to stop encroachment of illegal Airbnb rentals: ‘It’s a nightmare’

  Manon Wascher is outraged that her downtown apartment building is now home to up to 50 Airbnb rental units.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2020
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• Cathy Wong, 1st woman named Speaker of Montreal’s city council, will sit as independent

  Wong says she is leaving Ensemble Montréal — the party of former mayor Denis Coderre, previously known as Équipe Denis Coderre — in order to stay impartial in her role.

  Politics

  Apr 9, 2019
• Anjou Coun. Lynne Shand removed from party following comments about Muslim doctor

  Anjou borough Coun. Lynne Shand has been removed from her party following comments she made on social media.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2019
• City-run workshop promotes women in Montreal politics

  Cité Elle Cityoennes included roundtable discussions and talks by city officials on how to improve the role of women in municipal politics.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2018
• Montreal to target human trafficking during Grand Prix weekend

  The recruitment of young women in the weeks surrounding Montreal's Formula 1 weekend isn't new.

  Canada

  May 23, 2017