Officials from Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac said Tuesday legal action has been filed against the firm Gendron Lefebvre.

The flooding in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac occurred the evening of April 27, 2019, when a dike gave way during a period of exceptional spring flooding.

Muscle Walls and industrial water pumps have been put in place in flood-prone areas of Montreal's Pierrefonds borough as it braces for the 2020 flood season.

The City of Montreal is asking residents who live in areas prone to flooding to put preventive measures in place.

The City of Montreal is launching a flood prevention campaign on Tuesday as warmer weather sets in.

The city says it is monitoring the water levels and evaluating the many factors by borough should there be more spring floods this year.

The borough said it is working with the City of Montreal, which is funding all preparation costs like the purchase of pumps and sandbags.

Ile-Bizard residents are worried their borough has not learned enough from past floods.

"It's unclear in terms of where the money is going," said Mayor Jim Beis, referring to $50 million in federal funding that was provided to protect property.

Communities on the Island of Montreal are still feeling the effects of the 2019 flooding.