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THE FACES OFCITIZEN PARTICIPATIONIN MONTRÉALEXHIBITION PRESENTED IN THE HALL OF HONOUR AT MONTRÉAL CITY HALL IN 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 3
WHEN CITIZENS ENTERED THROUGH THE MAIN ENTRANCE 5
THANKS TO YOU 6
180 YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC EVOLUTION 8
THROUGH THE YEARS 10
1833 at 1980 10
1986 at 1995 12
2000 at 2012 14
I HAVE A QUESTION FOR CITY COUNCIL 16
CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES | 1987 18
OFFICE DE CONSULTATION PUBLIQUE DE MONTRÉAL | 2002 20
SOMMET DE MONTRÉAL | 2002 22
OMBUDSMAN DE MONTRÉAL | 2002 24
TASK FORCE ON DEMOCRACY | 2002 26
CONSEIL DU PATRIMOINE DE MONTRÉAL | 2002 28
CONSEIL INTERCULTUREL DE MONTRÉAL | 2002 30
CONSEIL JEUNESSE DE MONTRÉAL | 2002 32
CONSEIL DES MONTRÉALAISES | 2004 34
MONTRÉAL CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES | 2006 36
RIGHT OF INITIATIVE TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION | 2011 38
AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS 40
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 42
IT’S YOUR CITY, GET INVOLVED! 44
Coordination
Sylvie Lalonde
Jules Patenaude
Direction du greffe
Ville de Montréal
French revision
Colette Schwartz
Communications Affaires publiques
English translation
Joanne Gibbs
Graphic design
RouleauPaquin.com
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Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, 2013
Library and Archives Canada
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FOREWORD
This publication retraces the exhibition
Les visages de la participation citoyenne à Montréal,
presented in the Hall of Honour at Montréal
City Hall in 2013.
A unique look at Montrealers’ participation in their city’s affairs, the exhibition
invites you to discover the major steps in the evolution of Montréal democracy.
From the election, in 1833, of the city’s first mayor, Jacques Viger, to the first
question voiced by a citizen in a city council meeting in 1986, the creation
of the Office de consultation publique de Montréal, and the live webcasting
of city council and executive committee meetings, the reader will be taken back
through more than 180 years of milestones in municipal democracy.
The exhibition was the brainchild of the Task Force on Democracy, a Ville de
Montréal work group composed of some 15 citizens and a few civil servants.
Established upon the closing of the Sommet de Montréal in 2002, the Task
Force has developed, with Montréal, a number of innovative tools promoting
democracy and participation.
The exhibition was produced by the Ville de Montréal and the Task Force
on Democracy, in cooperation with the Archives de Montréal, the city
council chair’s office, and the Centre d’histoire de Montréal.
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On December 16, 1986, citizens enter Montréal city hall through
the main entrance to attend a council meeting. With this gesture
of openness, the Ville de Montréal signals that it will henceforth
warmly welcome Montrealers into “their” house. Previously, citizens
could only enter city hall through the doors on Gosford Street
or Place Vauquelin.
WHEN CITIZENSENTERED THROUGHTHE MAIN ENTRANCE
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THANKS TO YOUThe citizens are the ones who
have made, make, and will make
democracy in Montréal. Thousands
of them participate every year to
influence decisions.
We hope that this presentation
will encourage you to join those
true builders of Montréal. We wish
you a pleasant visit.
THANKS TO YOU
Through this exhibition, you will discover whyMontréal attracts worldwide interest in terms of citizen participation. Among other things, you will be introduced to a wide range of instruments thathave been used by citizens for over 25 years.
INFLUENCING DECISIONSWhy has such effort been invested,
since 1986, by the municipal
departments, boroughs and
neighbourhoods? To meet citizens’
requests to participate in their city’s
affairs and take part in decisions
that concern them, to make room
for creativity, and to encourage
debates that improve Montréal’s
ideas and projects.
The municipal bodies that foster
participation form a unit that
continues to perfect itself, with the
help of citizens, year after year.
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Public meeting on the future Quartier de la gare in Pointe-aux-Trembles
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180 YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC EVOLUTION
The history of municipal democracy in Montréal officially begins in 1833 with the election of its first mayor, Jacques Viger. From that time until today, Montréal would evolve under a variety of democratic regimes.
WHO CAN VOTE?For a long time, only a minority
had the right to vote in Montréal:
initially, only male property owners,
followed by taxpaying renters in
1860. At the end of the 19th century,
the secret ballot was adopted.
Adult women and widows who
owned property were given the
vote, followed by female renters
in 1899.
EVERYBODY CAN VOTE! It wasn’t until the municipal elections
in 1970 that all Montrealers
were granted access to the polls.
Universal suffrage was finally
achieved. The number of voters
jumped from 380,068 in 1966,
to 698,369 in 1970. In 1980,
municipal political parties were
officially recognized by the Québec
government and, a few years later,
elected members of city council
could be reimbursed for research
and support expenses.
Jacques Viger, first mayor of Montréal 1970 – Municipal election: electors’ list
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To learn more about municipal democracy:
ville.montreal.qc.ca/archives/democratie
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1833-1980
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First woman electedto city council, JessieKathleen Fischer
THROUGH THE YEARSMONTRÉAL DEMOCRACY WAS 180 YEARS IN THE MAKING.
1889
Vote by secret ballot
1921
Creation of the executive committee
1940
Establishment of three classes of councillors:
Class A (elected by propertyowners)
Class B (elected by propertyowners and renters)
Class C (appointed byMontréal associationsand organizations)
1960 –1962
Abolition of the C Class of councillors
Abolition of the A Class of councillors
Jacques Viger commission
1970
First universal-suffrage municipalelections inMontréal
1980
Official recognitionof municipal partiesby the QuébecGovernment
Citizens may henceforth ask written questionsfrom city councilunder a QuébecGovernment law.
1833
First municipal elections
The 16 electedcouncillors appoint,from among theirranks, the firstmayor of Montréal,Jacques Viger.
1852
First electoral list
The mayor is elected by all voters.
1874
Creation of aldermanic committees (abolished in 1909)
1947 – Montréal municipal election: counting of the ballots
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1986-1995THROUGH THE YEARS
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A PROLIFERATIONSince 1986, there have been numerous advancements inMontréal democracy. The major milestones are as follows:
1988
City council committee composed of elected officials – public hearings on the public consultation policy statement
Establishment ofborough councils,local consultationbodies composed of elected officials,initially known asdistrict advisorycommittees (9)
Bureau de consul-tation de Montréal(BCM)
1990
Montréal advisorycommittee onintercultural andinterracial relations
1994
Montréal Office of the Mediator, a position held byan elected official
Abolition of theBureau de consul-tation de Montréal
From 1989 to 1994,the BCM held publichearings on variousprojects, including:the developmentand enhancementof Mount Royal; the integrated management ofsolid waste andrecyclable materials;the establishment ofa municipal library in the Rivière-des-Prairies area; and the redevelopment of the Marché centralmétropolitain.
1986
City council – public oral question period
1987
City council – first five (5) standingcommittees on city council
First edition of the Jeune conseil de Montréal, mockcity council meetingsheld by youngMontrealers
Montréal advisorycommittee for the protection ofcultural property
Consultation committee on theexpansion projectfor the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal – first ad hoc consul-tation committeecomposed of commissioners from civil society
A total of six ad hoc consultation committees wereformed in 1987 and1988 to measurecitizens’ opinions on a variety of subjects, from theestablishment of the World Trade CentreMontréal, to thedevelopment andenhancement ofParc Ahuntsic andthe area surroundingthe Henri-Bourassametro station, andthe directionalstatement for thedevelopment of theCentre (Ville-Marie)borough.
Decentralization –Division of the territory into nine (9)boroughs andestablishment of 13 AccèsMontréal offices
1989
Montréal declara-tion against racialdiscrimination –adopted by citycouncil
1995
Committee for the revision of public participationand consultationprocedures at theVille de Montréal – ad hoc city councilconsultation com-mittee made up of elected officials
Abolition of borough councils
Montréal urbandevelopment commission (MUDC)
Neighbourhoodcouncils (16)
City council standingcommittees, hence-forth numbering two (2):
-Administration and citizen services committee
- Finance and economic development committee
Montréal advisorycommittee on intercultural relations
1989 – City Hall: Open House Day
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2000-2012THROUGH THE YEARS
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2004
Conseil desMontréalaises
2006
New Ville de Montréal – The number of boroughs dropsfrom 27 to 19 following the referendums on the municipal mergers in 2005.
Montréal agglome-ration council
2009
Right of initiative to public consulta-tions for citizens –unanimouslyadopted by city council
2000
Consultation com-mittee on the UrbanPlanning PublicConsultation Policy –an ad hoc consul-tation committeecreated by city counciland composed ofcommissioners from civil society
2002
Municipal reorgani-zation of Island ofMontréal territory(municipal mergers)
The council recognizes the citycouncil chair as the guardian of the democratic values of city hall.
Public question period introduced in 27 borough coun-cils newly created by the QuébecGovernment. The boroughs alsoestablish various participation mecha-nisms, such as publicconsultation mee-tings on matters pertaining to urbanplanning, advisoryplanning committees,commissions, com-mittees of electedofficials, and workgroups involving citizens.
There are nowseven (7) councilstanding committees.
Task Force onDemocracy
Comité ad hoc d’architecture etd’urbanisme
Conseil du patri-moine de Montréal
Conseil interculturelde Montréal
Conseil jeunesse de Montréal
Office de consul-tation publique deMontréal (OCPM)
Ombudsman de Montréal – The Office of theOmbudsmanreplaces the Officeof the Mediator
Sommet de Montréal
2005
Montréal Charter of Rights andResponsibilities –adopted unanimouslyby city council
Montréal’s publicconsultation andparticipation policy
2011
Standing committees – They now numbernine (9).
2012
Mayor of Montréal’sDemocracy Award
Live webcasting of executive com-mittee meetings
Jacques Viger committee
2012 – City Hall: registration for the city council meeting question period
2010
Live webcasting of city council meetings
CONSOLIDATION
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I HAVE A QUESTION FOR CITY COUNCIL
On December 16, 1986, eight citizens voiced theirquestions (four in French and four in English) to city council, chaired by city councillor André Berthelet.
The first person to speak in Englishwas Mr. Dominique Neuman, and, in French, Mr. Jean-Jacques Bohémier.Elected officials were asked questionsabout condo conversions, housing-coop financing, bicycle parking andother subjects.
From 1980 to 1986, citizens whowanted to ask city council questionshad to do so in writing and sendtheir requests to the city clerk.
Today, people show up before thecouncil meeting to register, statingthe topic of the question and thename of the elected official towhom it is addressed. Citizens are chosen to speak by a draw. The question period lasts 60 minutes,with the option to extend it by30 minutes. Questions may also beaddressed to city council membersin writing through the city clerk at least 15 juridical days before the council meeting.
EVER CLOSERIn 2002, with the establishment of
the new Ville de Montréal, citizens
were granted a question period
in all borough council meetings.
Again in the name of openness
and accessibility, city council
meetings started to be webcast
live on March 22, 2010, and
executive committee meetings
on December 5, 2012.
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A FIRST IN MONTRÉAL
1986 – Dominique Neuman, first citizen to voice a question to city council
Photo: Tedd Church, The (Montreal) Gazette, 1986
1987 – City council meeting: a citizen addresses a question to elected officials
ville.montreal.qc.ca
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CITY COUNCIL STANDINGCOMMITTEES
Composed of elected officials, the standing committees have seen their numbers change since their creation in 1987.
Today numbering nine, these city
council public consultation bodies
make it possible to collect the
opinions of citizens on a multitude
of subjects, including economic
development, finance, public
safety, heritage and culture,
transportation, public works,
the environment and sustainable
development.
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COLLECTING OPINIONS
FOR EXAMPLE:■ Street crossings■ The sale of food
on public property■ The sharing of bicycle paths■ The Cultural Development Policy■ The issue of homelessness■ The disinfection of waste water ■ Budget forecasts and
the three-year capital expenditures program
■ Tasers ■ The citizens’ question period
in council meetings
For information about committee workschedules or any other questions:
ville.montreal.qc.ca/commissions
1987
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2013 – Public consultation on the future of Old Montréal
OFFICE DE CONSULTATION PUBLIQUEDE MONTRÉAL
Composed of ad hoc commissioners
who are neither elected officials nor
employees of Montréal, the OCPM
carries out public consultation
mandates at the request of the
city council or executive committee.
DISCUSSING THE FUTUREThe consultations pertain to
community equipment, major
infrastructures, major residential,
commercial or industrial esta-
blishments, urban renewal, major
policies, the Montréal Master Plan
and amendments to by-laws to
allow such projects to proceed.
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NEUTRALITY AND INDEPENDENCE
MONTREALERS GET INVOLVEDIn 2012 alone, the OCPM
organized and held some ten
major public consultations dealing
with major real estate projects,
significant neighbourhood planning
projects, and specific issues such as
urban agriculture. Over ten years,
the Office has held more than
100 consultations, allowing
25,000 Montrealers to discuss and
influence the future of their city.
ocpm.qc.ca
2002
2006 – Public consultation on the project to implement theCentre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)
One night at a meeting in tiny
premises in the middle of the
area concerned by the consul-
tation in question, some of the
citizens decided to have it out
with the commission chair.
The atmosphere was tense,
but the chair’s explanations
of the consultation rules and
their merit helped to establish
a feeling of trust.
I am privileged to be an active
participant in the OCPM, which
has established practices offering
transparency, quality information,
and respect for individuals.
Viateur ChénardCommissioner
Created in the wake of the establishment of the newcity in 2002 and following the report of the ad hoc consultation committee on the Urban Planning PublicConsultation Policy, the Office de consultation publiquede Montréal (OCPM) organizes public consultations and meetings that are credible, transparent, and as effective as possible.
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SOMMETDE MONTRÉAL
To this day, the Sommet de Montréal remains animportant event in the history of Montréal municipaldemocracy. Preceded by 27 borough summits and 14 sectoral summits, this major gathering took placein June 2002.
It allowed the new Ville de Montréal
and its citizens to identify priority
actions together. In total, some 4000
citizens from all Montréal areas and
lines of activity participated, from
March to June, in determining the
future of their city.
2000 PROJECTSThe citizens’ participation led
to over 2000 projects arising
from the borough summits
and some 100 more covering
the Montréal territory as a whole.
These projects pertained to main
lines of activity, involving civil
society, elected officials,
and Montréal civil servants:
- Democratic life
- Economic and cultural development
- Sports and recreation
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MAKING OUR CITY WORK, TOGETHER
- Social and community development
- Urban infrastructures
- Sustainable development and environment
- Urban development and transportation
- Public and civil safety ville.montreal.qc.ca/sommet
2002
DISCUSS EVERYTHING, DO WHAT’S BESTAt the Sommet, Montrealers discussed
economic development, innovation,
knowledge, international recognition,
heritage, peace, the fight against
poverty, fairness, diversity, transpor-
tation, sustainable development,
ecology and democracy, to the
benefit of the entire community.
SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM DECISIONS MADE AT THE SOMMET WITH CITIZENS ■ The Quartier des spectacles■ The rehabilitation of the water
distribution system and sewers■ The library consolidation plan■ The Table de concertation du Mont-Royal■ The Ombudsman de Montréal■ Universal access to municipal buildings
and services
Quartier des spectacles Mount Royal
2002 – Marché Bonsecours, Sommet de Montréal
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OMBUDSMAN DE MONTRÉAL
RESPECT AND FAIRNESS As a priority which emerged
from the Sommet de Montréal,
Ville de Montréal’s decision to
create an Ombudsman’s position,
in 2002, was very much d’avant-
garde. The City of Toronto followed
through, a few years later, and
established a similar office. In 2006,
the Québec Government adopted
new legislation which recognized
and defined the parameters of
Municipal Ombudsmans.
The Ombudsman de Montréal is
a non political body, impartial and
independent from the municipal
administration and the elected
officials. It investigates complaints
from citizens who believe they are
adversely affected by a decision or
action of Ville de Montréal or its
agents. The Ombudsman can also
intervene on its own motion
whenever it believes a situation may
be unfair to one or more citizens.
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2002You have demonstrated
professionalism, diplomacy
and even empathy, at times,
while remaining totally impartial.
Thank you so much for
everything.
Louise citizen
AN ACCESSIBLE “LAST RECOURSE”Before taking on a complaint,
the Ombudsman makes sure
that the relevant borough or
department director has been
given the opportunity to address
the citizen’s concerns.
The Ombudsman de Montréal
services are free of charge
and very easy to access.
Ombudsman de Montréal and her team
ombudsmandemontreal.com/en
IN A SOLUTION MODE!The Ombudsman de Montréal
has the power to investigate most
administrative municipal issues:
denial of a permit; renovation
subsidies; urbanism and zoning;
nuisances; universal access issues;
maintenance of parks and green
spaces; traffic; libraries; and so
much more. The Ombudsman also
offers the only recourse available
to ensure compliance with the
Montréal Charter of Rights and
Responsibilities.
The Ombudsman’s office is a team
of dedicated personnel who takes
time to understand the various
points of view and usually finds
satisfactory and viable solutions
to the problems it has identified.
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2007 – Task Force on Democracy, Forum on participation. Speech by Mr. José Fogaça, Mayor of Porto Alegre
TASK FORCE ON DEMOCRACY
The Sommet de Montréal was very prolific. Since 2002,citizens have become personally involved by participatingin the Task Force on Democracy.
With the support of a few members of Montréal’s public services, this highly active informal work group,under the responsibility of the mayor of Montréal, hastaken on an ambitious mandate: to foster participation,by developing various tools, and arouse interest in Montréal’s affairs.
■ The Montréal Charter of Rights and Responsibilities (2005)
■ The Right of initiative to public consultations (2010)
■ The Montréal’s public consultation and participation policy (2005)
■ The Mayor of Montréal’s Democracy Award (2012)
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A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MONTRÉAL AND CIVIL SOCIETY
ville.montreal.qc.ca/taskforceondemocracy
2002
■ A dynamic Web site, Montréal, je fais ma ville ici, suggesting
various ways to participate in
improving the quality of life in
Montréal and providing references
and tools to that effect (2011)
■ Two practical guides on partici-
pation addressed to citizens
and developers (2005)
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCEIn existence for over 10 years,
the Task Force on Democracy
is a prime example of effective
cooperation between citizens
and Montréal. It is a unique
experience in the annals of
municipal democracy.
THE TASK FORCE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF THE FOLLOWING:
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Dorchester Square
CONSEIL DU PATRIMOINE DE MONTRÉAL
TEN YEARS OF HERITAGEThe members of the Conseil
du patrimoine de Montréal (CPM)
are passionate about what they do.
They are appointed owing to their
interest in Montréal’s heritage and
their expertise relating to various
aspects of natural or cultural heritage,
such as architecture, landscape archi-
tecture, urban planning, ecology,
history and art. This expertise, and
its cooperation with partners, provide
the CPM with an overall view of
heritage issues and their impact
on Montréal territory.
In 2003, just a few months after
its creation, the CPM published
opinions, notably on the Declaration
of Mount Royal as a historic and
natural district, and contributed
to the development of the Ville
de Montréal Heritage Policy. Over
the years, the CPM would play an
important role in numerous heritage
projects, including the recognition
of Dorchester Square, and the
redevelopment of Place du Canada,
Champ-de-Mars, Place d’Armes
and many other sites.
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ville.montreal.qc.ca/cpm
2002Since the creation of the Conseil
du patrimoine in 2002, I had
wanted to participate in that
advisory body owing, on the
one hand, to my strong interest
in Montréal’s history and built
environment and, on the other,
to the fact that the CPM seemed
to me like a unique forum for
interdisciplinary discussions that
could shed new light on current
urban planning issues.
Claire Poitras Member (2007-2011)
MEMBERSThe members of the Conseil du
patrimoine are civilians appointed
by city council following a public
call for nominations. Over ten years,
35 people have sat on the Conseil,
which has met more than 150 times.
Some 1500 heritage files have been
examined, and 550 opinions
and memoranda published
on its Web site.
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CONSEIL INTERCULTURELDE MONTRÉAL
WELCOMING DIVERSITYMontréal is the third Canadian city
in terms of largest population
born abroad, i.e.:
■ 740,400 people born abroad;
■ More than 100 ethnocultural communities;
■ And as many mother tongues throughout the city;
■ In 2010, some 40,000 immigrants set up residence in Montréal.
Since 2003, the Conseil interculturel
de Montréal (CiM) has published
opinions on topics of interest to
cultural communities and on issues
pertaining to intercultural relations
under municipal authority. It makes
recommendations to the city council
and executive committee. Moreover,
the CiM solicits opinions and conducts
studies that are useful and necessary
to the development of harmonious
relations among citizens of all origins.
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ville.montreal.qc.ca/cim
2002I would like to express my satis-
faction and pride in the many
activities of the Ville de Montréal,
such as the Montréal Declaration
for Social Diversity and Inclusion,
its participation in the Interna-
tional Coalition of Cities Against
Racism, and the international
recognition of the Council of
Europe for all its activities in
the intercultural arena, for which
Montréal deservedly earned the title
of Intercultural City in 2011.
Habib El-HageVice-president (2006-2009)
MEMBERSIts membership is a reflection
of the Montréal community.
The members are chosen in view
of their interest and experience
in matters pertaining to intercul-
tural relations. They are civilians
appointed by city council following
a public call for nominations.
Since its creation, more than
50 people have sat on this council.
The CiM’s accomplishments include
the publication of important opinions,
notably on immigration and inte-
gration, the fight against racism
and discrimination, civic participation,
access to employment equity,
and religious diversity.
2013 – Members of the Conseil interculturel de Montréalwith elected officials
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CONSEIL JEUNESSE DE MONTRÉAL
THE VOICE OF YOUTHMontréal created the Conseil jeunesse
de Montréal (CjM) in 2002 to take
into account the concerns and opinions
of young Montrealers ages 12 to 30
years and invite them to participate
in decisions that concern them. This
was one of the priorities identified
at the Sommet de Montréal.
In addition to submitting opinions
to the municipal administration on
issues concerning young people,
the 15 members, representative
of the diversity of Montréal’s youth,
maintain constant ties with elected
officials and the territory’s various
youth organizations. They carry out
numerous forward-looking projects,
including the Journée des jeunes
Montréalais.
The CjM also represents Montréal
abroad. For example, CjM members
attended the International Peace
Conference in Hiroshima in 2011,
and were among a delegation of
eight young Montrealers sent to
the Shanghai 2010 World Expo
to promote Espace Montréal.
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2002I joined the Conseil jeunesse
de Montréal three years ago
to play an active role in youth
development by facilitating
links with elected officials and
promoting citizen participation.
I am proud to witness the imple-
mentation of our recommendations,
such as the BIXI public bike system
and the professional mentoring
program. The CjM is living proof
that perseverance pays off, as it
can take some time to bring
a project to fruition.
Jessy Thermil Vice-president
MEMBERSThe members of the CjM are civilians
appointed by city council following
a public call for nominations.
Since its creation, 80 young
people have sat on this council.
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2004 – First members of the Conseil des Montréalaises
CONSEIL DES MONTRÉALAISES
PROMOTING EQUALITYOn September 26, 2004, city council
appointed the first 15 members of
the new Conseil des Montréalaises.
Female citizens and groups of women
had been actively involved for years
to bring about such an entity, which
was another priority stemming from
the Sommet de Montréal.
The Conseil’s mandate is to advise
the administration on any subject
that may impact the living conditions
of Montréal women and on any
subject related to equality between
women and men.
The Conseil also has a mandate
to contribute to and follow up on
the implementation of the policy
Pour une participation égalitaire
des femmes et des hommes à
la vie de Montréal, adopted by
Ville de Montréal in 2008.
The Conseil is well attuned to
Montréal’s various women’s networks
and groups, and plays an educational
and awareness-raising role with
Montréal elected officials and
civil servants.
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2004In general, it is difficult for
women to gain access to the
powers that be. Our living envi-
ronments, our streets, our neigh-
bourhoods, all readily accessible,
are usually our primary concerns
and our main arenas for expression,
where we exercise democratic
participation. To ensure that
Montréal belongs to Montréal
women, we must cultivate those
spaces. That is why I am here.
Anne Richard-Webb Member
MEMBERSThe members of the Conseil
des Montréalaises are civilians
appointed for a three-year term
by city council following a public
call for nominations. Since its
creation, 50 women have sat
on this council.
Would you like to participate?
ville.montreal.qc.ca/conseildesmontrealaises
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MONTRÉAL CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
THE KEY TO LIVING BETTER TOGETHERInspired by important documents,
such as The Universal Declaration of
Human Rights and those on human
rights in Québec and Canada, the
Task Force on Democracy spent a
great deal of time on developing
the Montréal Charter of Rights
and Responsibilities. The Charter,
unanimously adopted by city council,
came into force on January 1, 2006.
It acts as a guideline for all aspects
of municipal activities. The document
invites citizens to work with Montréal
to improve the quality of life, inspired
not only by the rights and responsi-
bilities, but also the values it sets out.
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2006A RICH AND ENDURING TEXTThe Charter focuses on the values
of human dignity, justice, peace,
equality, transparency and democracy.
Those same values are the foundation
for the human rights recognized
by the United Nations.
The Charter sets out rights and
responsibilities pertaining to demo-
cratic life and citizen participation,
economic and social life, culture
and heritage, leisure, physical and
sports activities, environment and
sustainable development, safety
and municipal services in general.
It provides an application mecha-
nism, the Ombudsman de Montréal,
for citizens who believe that their
rights have been violated.
One of the ultimate goals of the
Montréal Charter is to help citizens
to live better together, an end-purpose
permeating the history of Montréal,
as its motto is Concordia Salus,
salvation through harmony. And we
owe this motto to Jacques Viger,
the first mayor of Montréal, in 1833.
A CHARTER FOR CITIZENSDeveloped by and for citizens,
this fundamental document is often
cited by the international community,
notably by UNESCO, as an exemplary
tool promoting municipal democracy
and the inclusion of all citizens.
ville.montreal.qc.ca/charteofrights
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A FIRSTIn 2011, the right of initiative was
used for the first time by the Groupe
de travail en agriculture urbaine. More
than 29,000 signatures were collected,
although only 15,000 were required
for a subject under central jurisdiction.
The Office de consultation publique
de Montréal held a public consultation
on the issue in the spring of 2012,
and released its report on October 3,
2012. Following the consultation,
Montréal created the Comité de
travail de la collectivité montréalaise
sur l'agriculture urbaine, with the
participation of civil society to
develop best practices in that area.
Youth Gardens, Montréal Botanical Garden
RIGHT OF INITIATIVE TO PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
CITIZENS IN ACTIONThe highly innovative right of initiative
allows citizens to obtain, by filing
a petition, the holding of a public
consultation on projects, ideas and
causes near to their hearts.
Resulting from the Montréal Charter
of Rights and Responsibilities,
this right allows citizens to make
a positive contribution to the deve-
lopment of their city or borough.
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For information on the procedure to follow andthe number of signatures required, please see:
ville.montreal.qc.ca/right-initiative
2011
2012 – OCPM consultation on urban agriculture
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AWARDSAND RECIPIENTS
Montréal has established three awards to recognizeremarkable accomplishments by citizens and organizationsin various areas pertaining to citizen involvement and participation.
THÉRÈSE-DAVIAU AWARD (2004)
Created in 2004, the Prix Thérèse-Daviau is presented to individuals who have distinguishedthemselves through their exceptionalcontribution to improving Montrealers’quality of life.
To date, it has been awarded to Ms. Lucia Kowaluk, Ms. Olga Hrycak,Ms. Twinkle Rudberg, Ms. MoniqueLefebvre, Ms. Claire Morrissette(posthumously), Father Emmet Johns,and Ms. Léonie Couture.
Ms. Thérèse Daviau was one of thefirst women elected to city council.She was a member of Montréal’sexecutive committee in the 1990s,and dedicated 25 years of her life to representing the concerns ofMontrealers.
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ABE-LIMONCHIK INTERCULTURAL AWARD (2009)
Created in 2009 in honour of formercity councillor Abe Limonchik, theaward is presented to three recipients,an individual, an organization, and a business, having made an excep-tional contribution to interculturalrelations in Montréal.
To date, Ms. Marie-Claude Barey, Mr. Gérard Le Chêne, the Associationmultiethnique pour l’intégration despersonnes handicapées, Mr. JavierSan Juan, the Centre d’appui auxcommunautés immigrantes, and the Pimiento production house havebeen honoured with this recognition.
Mr. Abe Limonchik distinguished himself through his activities to helpbring communities of different originscloser together.
First recipient, Marie-Claude Barey, signing the gold book
First recipient, Lucia Kowaluk, second from right
MAYOR OF MONTRÉAL’S DEMOCRACY AWARD (2012)Proposed by the Task Force onDemocracy to recognize democraticinvolvement, the award honoursMontréal individuals, groups andorganizations who have distin-guished themselves through theiractivities promoting democracy and citizenship in Montréal.
The Centre d’éducation et d’actiondes femmes de Montréal and theGroupe de travail en agricultureurbaine were the joint winners of the first Mayor of Montréal’sDemocracy Award, in 2012.
In 2013, the award was presented toCulture Montréal, and honourablementions went to the Écomusée du fier monde and the organizationATSA.
First joint recipient: Groupe de travail en agriculture urbaine
First joint recipient: Centre d’éducation et d’action des femmes de Montréal
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MUNICIPALELECTION
The exercise of the right to vote is fundamental in any democracy. From the first municipal election in Montréal to the establishment of universal suffragein 1970, this has remained the most important demo-cratic act by thousands of citizens, carried out on a set date every four years.
Under the provisions of the Act respecting electionsand referendums in municipalities, the city clerk acts asReturning Officer. As such, he is responsible for ensuringthat such suffrage is exercised in the prescribed form.
TO THE POLLS!
The 2013 election aims to fill 103 positions in 58 electoral districts
throughout Montréal and its 19 boroughs.
On November 3, 2013, some 1,100,000 voters are called to the polls to elect:
■ the mayor of the city, who is also mayor of the Ville-Marie borough;
■ 18 borough mayors, who are also members of city council;
■ 46 city councillors;
■ 38 borough councillors.
In 2017, the general election will be held on November 5.
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MY CITY, MY VOTE
PROMOTING PARTICIPATIONFor every election, Montréal
establishes measures for voters
in general and particular groups,
such as young people, people
of various origins, and homeless
people, to promote participation
in the poll.
www.mycitymyvote.ca
DON’T MISS OUT■ Assert your democratic right!
■ Take advantage of this means of expression not properly available in many societies!
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We hope that this exhibition will make you want to get involved in
the affairs of your city and neighbourhood to make them into living
environments that meet your expectations, and to express your
opinions and concerns in order to influence decisions on issues that
concern you. By becoming involved, you join the tens of thousands
of builders who have tirelessly shaped Montréal in their own ways
throughout its 180 years of municipal democracy.
IT’S YOUR CITY, GET INVOLVED!
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This exhibition was produced by Ville de Montréal and the Task Force on Democracy with the participation of:
Archives de Montréal
Bureau de la présidence du conseil
Centre d’histoire de Montréal
Commissions permanentes du conseil de ville
Conseil interculturel de Montréal
Conseil jeunesse de Montréal
Conseil des Montréalaises
Conseil du patrimoine de Montréal
Direction du greffe – élection Montréal
Office de consultation publique de Montréal
Ombudsman de Montréal
Service du capital humain et des communications
Photographs and illustrations:
Archives de Montréal
Denis Labine, photographer – Direction du greffe, Ville de Montréal
Philippe Béha, illustrator
The Montreal Gazette
Graphics:
François Beauchamp – Direction des communications, Ville de Montréal
Design and writing:
Grégory Kunz, Sylvie Lalonde, Jules Patenaude – Direction du greffe, Ville de Montréal
Benoit Gignac, consultant
April 2013
Task Force on Democracy
Members representing civil society
Mr. Dimitri Roussopoulos, president
Mr. Warren Allmand
Mr. Claude Beaulac
Mr. Claude Béland
Mr. Pierre Bélec
Ms. Ilona Dougherty
Ms. Gaëlle Janvier
Ms. Anne Kettenbeil
Mr. Jean-Noé Landry
Mr. Michael Lenczner
Ms. Sharon Leslie
Ms. Anjali Mishra
Mr. Benoit Racette
Ms. Caroline Rioux
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