Demerged Cities

• Montreal’s suburbs ‘disgusted’ with municipal budget

  Demerged city mayors are disgusted with the latest municipal budget. For a fourth year in a row, they once again face what they say is an unfair increase in taxes.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
  
• Beaconsfield increasing its lawsuit against Montreal and Quebec government

  The West Island municipality is now suing for $6 million in what the mayor claims are taxes overpaid to Montreal for shared public services.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
  
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• Montreal’s demerged cities say they’re paying too much for services

  Demerged cities are upset over a recent order because they argue it will lock in their expenses at unfair rates.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2021
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• Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, demerged cities concerned by lack of policing during COVID-19 crisis

  The problem, administrators say, is most acute on Ste-Anne Street, the main artery through the city when the weather is warm and people flock outdoors.

  Canada

  May 14, 2020
• Montreal public health letter urges demerged cities to be more transparent about water safety

  The letter noted that more was needed to help residents who cannot afford to immediately pay to replace their pipes.

  Investigations

  Nov 22, 2019
• Demerged surburban cities cry foul over Montreal agglomeration payments

  Pointe-Claire is the latest to join the dreaded 50 per cent plus club.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2019