Montreal officials say they have a $60-million plan to help relaunch the economic growth that has been stalled by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Mayor Valérie Plante said the provincial money will help alleviate the deficit and will give the city more flexibility and avoid cuts to services.

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante and executive committee president Benoit Dorais say the city's revenues will take a big hit due to COVID-19.

The official opposition at city council says it is "very concerned" about the state of the Montreal's finances.