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At Coalition Democracy Montreal, we stand for the fundamental principles of democracy and citizen participation. Our mission is to uphold democratic processes and ensure that the rights of citizens are respected and protected. We believe in the power of collective action to bring about positive change in our communities<\/p>\n
CDMTL is dedicated to fostering active participation among residents in public consultation processes at the municipal level. Our mission is to champion democratic values and ensure that the voices of citizens are heard and respected.<\/p>\n
We advocate for various initiatives that promote democracy and uphold the rights of individuals. Our commitment is to facilitate open dialogue and ensure that every resident has the opportunity to engage in the decision-making processes that affect their communities.<\/p>\n
Currently, we are supporting the residents of Park Extension as they seek to address concerns regarding municipal decisions that impact their democratic rights. Our focus is on collaboration and dialogue, aiming for constructive solutions that reflect the community’s needs.<\/p>\n
To assist in these efforts, we have launched a fundraising campaign to cover the costs associated with community advocacy. Contributions will directly support initiatives that empower residents to engage in meaningful discussions and actions regarding local governance.<\/p>\n
We invite you to become part of our mission to enhance democratic participation in Montreal. Your support, whether through donations or by spreading the word, plays a crucial role in empowering communities and promoting a fair and just society for all.<\/p>\n
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00:00 Well, the segment is called \u201cAntique Counterattack.\u201d<\/p>\n
00:02 It\u2019s like a Star Wars episode.<\/p>\n
00:05 The Resistance.<\/p>\n
00:08 Yeah, the real one. I spoke earlier with Martine Gris\u00e9 from Vitrerie Saint-Andr\u00e9.<\/p>\n
00:11 In a year, she is closing and handing in her keys.<\/p>\n
00:15 We\u2019re coming back to that.<\/p>\n
00:17 And since we\u2019re talking about democracy, that\u2019s why it\u2019s called Coalition D\u00e9mocratie Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n
00:21 With us is Andr\u00e9 Savoie,<\/p>\n
00:24 owner of Boucherie Salaison Saint-Andr\u00e9,<\/p>\n
00:26 which has been at this address for 61 years.<\/p>\n
00:29 Yes.<\/p>\n
00:32 Yes, 61 years at that address.<\/p>\n
00:33 Come closer to the microphone, we want to hear you.<\/p>\n
00:34 Perfect. Yes, 61 years at that address.<\/p>\n
00:37 But in reality, the Savoie family has had butcher shops and grocery stores for 150 years.<\/p>\n
00:39 My great-grandfather was on Bureau Avenue near Parc Lafontaine.<\/p>\n
00:42 Then my grandfather set up on Jory Street at the corner of Henri-Julien,<\/p>\n
00:43 then later on De Gasp\u00e9,<\/p>\n
00:45 and he bought Salaison Saint-Andr\u00e9, which already existed, for my father in 1964.<\/p>\n
00:49 You\u2019re like a butcher empire.<\/p>\n
00:51 Well, let\u2019s say\u2026 small family butcher shops.<\/p>\n
00:53 But with loyal customers.<\/p>\n
00:57 Oh yes.<\/p>\n
01:01 For me, it\u2019s been 42 years that I\u2019ve been active at 282 West<\/p>\n
01:06 on Henri-Bourassa.<\/p>\n
01:10 And I have customers \u2014 I\u2019m now on the third generation.<\/p>\n
01:13 It\u2019s true, huh?<\/p>\n
01:15 Yes, for real.<\/p>\n
01:17 And Marc Perez, spokesperson for Coalition D\u00e9mocratie Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n
01:19 Mr. Perez, hello.<\/p>\n
01:21 Explain to us: what is the mission of Coalition D\u00e9mocratie Montr\u00e9al?<\/p>\n
01:23 The Coalition for Democracy Montreal is an organization<\/p>\n
01:25 that represents the needs of citizens<\/p>\n
01:28 and ensures that citizen interests in each borough<\/p>\n
01:31 are reflected on the city\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n
01:33 But where did this organization originate?<\/p>\n
01:36 What is its mandate?<\/p>\n
01:39 The first mandate began with the installation \u2014 or imposition \u2014<\/p>\n
01:42 of bike lanes on Querbes Street in Parc-Extension.<\/p>\n
01:45 Two young women started the whole process,<\/p>\n
01:48 and I joined to help with fundraising, press releases,<\/p>\n
01:50 and everything that followed.<\/p>\n
01:53 What were you asking for at the time on Querbes?<\/p>\n
01:55 What we were asking for was the return of parking spaces.<\/p>\n
01:57 We wanted a fair solution for the residents living on the street,<\/p>\n
02:01 most of whom are elderly<\/p>\n
02:03 and need parking for mobility and for grocery deliveries.<\/p>\n
02:10 So it\u2019s not pickup-truck drivers who want to pollute the city \u2014<\/p>\n
02:14 it\u2019s just citizens who need transportation other than bicycles.<\/p>\n
02:16 Exactly, other than bicycles.<\/p>\n
02:19 It\u2019s a very elderly population.<\/p>\n
02:21 One story broke my heart:<\/p>\n
02:23 because of the bike lanes and parking permits,<\/p>\n
02:26 there was an elderly lady who was supposed to receive her children for Christmas,<\/p>\n
02:29 but they couldn\u2019t find parking.<\/p>\n
02:32 So her children and grandchildren came to the door,<\/p>\n
02:35 said \u201cMerry Christmas Grandma, here\u2019s your gift,\u201d<\/p>\n
02:37 and left.<\/p>\n
02:39 They could\u2019ve taken a taxi.<\/p>\n
02:41 They could have, but it\u2019s expensive.<\/p>\n
02:43 Grandma alone in a taxi\u2026<\/p>\n
02:45 I understand what you mean, Mr. Perez.<\/p>\n
02:47 Mr. Savoie, since 2022,<\/p>\n
02:49 the City of Montr\u00e9al announced this dream project on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard.<\/p>\n
02:53 And you know \u2014 I know \u2014 that I learned about it in the media<\/p>\n
02:56 while eating my sandwich at lunchtime.<\/p>\n
02:59 Yes. They didn\u2019t even have the decency to meet us<\/p>\n
03:01 to tell us what was coming.<\/p>\n
03:03 That\u2019s Ms. Thuillier, right? Projet Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n
03:05 Yes. Project infernal.<\/p>\n
03:08 How has this affected you?<\/p>\n
03:10 Earlier I mentioned the shoe repair shop that closed on December 1st \u2014<\/p>\n
03:14 the owner changed his life and business.<\/p>\n
03:17 You\u2019re aware of that.<\/p>\n
03:18 Many businesses have been affected by that bike lane.<\/p>\n
03:21 I would say we\u2019ve all been affected in different ways.<\/p>\n
03:24 There\u2019s a breakfast restaurant on Tanguay Street.<\/p>\n
03:28 He\u2019s thinking of relocating somewhere else on Fleury.<\/p>\n
03:32 But rents will be high.<\/p>\n
03:34 Very high.<\/p>\n
03:36 Next door there\u2019s a big bakery equipment store \u2014 not easy for them either.<\/p>\n
03:40 And when you understand that about 70% of the city\u2019s tax revenue<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n 03:43 comes from small businesses and SMEs,<\/p>\n 03:45 you\u2019d think they would take care of them, not put a foot on their throat.<\/p>\n 03:49 But it\u2019s the opposite.<\/p>\n 03:50 Absolutely.<\/p>\n 03:52 We spoke about this too, Mr. Savoie \u2014<\/p>\n 03:54 we thought that after all this media attention, there would be negotiations.<\/p>\n 03:57 There were none.<\/p>\n 03:59 Zero. They claim they consulted us \u2014 but that is not true.<\/p>\n 04:03 Not at all.<\/p>\n 04:05 At one meeting (I wasn\u2019t there but colleagues were),<\/p>\n 04:08 a business owner asked difficult questions<\/p>\n 04:11 and Ms. Thuillier objected, saying:<\/p>\n 04:13 \u201cYou\u2019re not here to ask questions.<\/p>\n 04:15 You\u2019re here to receive information.\u201d<\/p>\n 04:18 That\u2019s how she operated.<\/p>\n 04:20 Do you think that cost her the election?<\/p>\n 04:23 Very likely.<\/p>\n 04:25 Yes, because she and her husband own restaurants<\/p>\n 04:28 and several commercial properties.<\/p>\n 04:30 They know entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n 04:33 These are jobs being lost.<\/p>\n 04:36 When businesses close, employees lose their jobs.<\/p>\n 04:38 And now Henri-Bourassa is congested<\/p>\n 04:40 from around 4 p.m. until\u2026<\/p>\n 04:43 I have a bus driver writing to me saying it\u2019s hell<\/p>\n 04:45 because traffic was reduced to one lane due to the bike lane.<\/p>\n 04:48 It helps no one: cars idling, pollution, delays.<\/p>\n 04:52 Traffic spills onto side streets.<\/p>\n 04:55 Fleury Street \u2014 normally a charming commercial street \u2014 is now jammed.<\/p>\n 04:59 People can\u2019t stop to shop anymore; they must rush back to find parking.<\/p>\n 05:03 Is there a bike lane on Fleury?<\/p>\n 05:05 Not yet \u2014 but who knows one day.<\/p>\n 05:08 Mr. Perez, Coalition D\u00e9mocratie Montr\u00e9al \u2014<\/p>\n 05:11 you issued a warning to the City in 2024.<\/p>\n 05:13 Yes.<\/p>\n 05:14 Why?<\/p>\n 05:15 Because they did not follow proper consultation procedures.<\/p>\n 05:18 In the Central District, a survey showed<\/p>\n 05:20 <\/span>90% of business owners said they were never consulted.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n 05:24 Ninety percent!<\/p>\n 05:26 And we went door-to-door \u2014 they all say their revenue is dropping.<\/p>\n 05:29 On Chabanel Street, many shops have closed.<\/p>\n 05:33 And there\u2019s a new bike lane there too.<\/p>\n 05:35 Exactly.<\/p>\n 05:37 What we told the City is that our first intention<\/p>\n 05:39 is always to resolve things amicably.<\/p>\n 05:41 The only reason we began legal action<\/p>\n 05:43 is because the administration \u2014 like Ms. Thuillier \u2014 said,<\/p>\n 05:45 \u201cWe won the election, so we will do what we want.\u201d<\/p>\n 05:48 All we asked for was fairness.<\/p>\n 05:50 Some bike lane designs work in Verdun without removing parking.<\/p>\n 05:53 They simply narrowed lanes and placed the protected zone differently.<\/p>\n 05:55 But here it was imposed with no flexibility.<\/p>\n 05:58 And we know Mayor Val\u00e9rie Plante said herself<\/p>\n 06:00 she wants to <\/span>reduce car use in Montr\u00e9al by 55%.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n 06:04 We\u2019ve seen around 200,000\u2013300,000 families leave the island since then.<\/p>\n 06:08 That\u2019s the effect of these bike lane policies.<\/p>\n 06:10 Interesting that Soraya Martinez-Ferrada,<\/p>\n 06:13 the new mayor as of 2025, said before the election<\/p>\n 06:15 she would audit the bike network.<\/p>\n 06:18 After the election she said some might be reviewed,<\/p>\n 06:20 but not dismantled.<\/p>\n 06:22 Are you getting strung along by Ensemble Montr\u00e9al?<\/p>\n 06:25 Please, no.<\/p>\n 06:27 I am always positive.<\/p>\n 06:29 I think the new borough mayor is aware of the problems<\/p>\n 06:31 impacting both merchants and residents.<\/p>\n 06:34 These are duplexes and triplexes; young families need cars.<\/p>\n 06:37 They take Highway 15 to work.<\/p>\n 06:39 They need parking.<\/p>\n 06:41 My wife and I suggested long ago<\/p>\n 06:43 that the reserved bus lanes could include mixed-use periods.<\/p>\n 06:46 At first the City didn\u2019t even want us to receive deliveries \u2014<\/p>\n 06:49 they told us to pick up meat deliveries at some \u201cdrop-off point\u201d<\/p>\n 06:51 and bring them by bike.<\/p>\n 06:53 Pure nonsense.<\/p>\n 06:55 How do you react to that?<\/p>\n 06:56 It\u2019s absurd.<\/p>\n 06:57 Nonsense.<\/p>\n 06:58 What do you expect? I sell meat \u2014<\/p>\n 07:00 beef quarters don\u2019t fit on a bicycle.<\/p>\n 07:03 And they accuse us<\/b><\/span> of bad faith.<\/p>\n 07:05 Terrible.<\/p>\n 07:07 Will you send a formal notice to the City?<\/p>\n 07:09 We\u2019re giving them 30 days of good-faith discussion.<\/p>\n 07:13 I\u2019m hopeful we won\u2019t need to sue.<\/p>\n 07:14 But we will see.<\/p>\n 07:16 The new mayor said we must \u201clive together,\u201d<\/p>\n 07:18 everyone must find compromise.<\/p>\n 07:21 We keep all options open.<\/p>\n 07:23 But first we want to hear their real plan.<\/p>\n 07:26 What exactly do you want \u2014 dismantling the bike lane?<\/p>\n 07:29 I\u2019m not saying that.<\/p>\n 07:30 What I want is shared parking in the bus lane<\/p>\n 07:33 during allowed hours,<\/p>\n 07:35 since they finally created a pilot project for delivery trucks.<\/p>\n 07:37 Customers should have the same option.<\/p>\n 07:39 And signage must be changed \u2014<\/p>\n 07:41 right now if you don\u2019t turn when forced,<\/p>\n 07:43 you get a ticket automatically.<\/p>\n 07:45 Police wait there all the time.<\/p>\n 07:47 To conclude \u2014<\/p>\n 07:49 yes, if dismantling is necessary, it should be considered.<\/p>\n 07:51 Having a bike lane on Port-Royal is dangerous.<\/p>\n 07:55 Cyclists already have access to 6,000 km of streets.<\/p>\n 07:58 They have access to 100% of the road network.<\/p>\n 08:01 If changes must be made, they must be made.<\/p>\n 08:03 The final say should belong to citizens.<\/p>\n 08:06 If Mayor Martinez wants to truly listen,<\/p>\n 08:09 she must pause all new bike lanes<\/p>\n 08:11 and keep her promise to consult.<\/p>\n 08:14 That\u2019s all we ask. We want consultations.<\/p>\n 08:18 I can\u2019t believe we\u2019re still talking about bike lanes in winter.<\/p>\n 08:21 But it affects businesses, neighborhoods, and everyone\u2019s daily life.<\/p>\n 08:25 They\u2019ve been one-directional \u2014 everything for bikes.<\/p>\n 08:28 But people our age don\u2019t always have good knees and hips.<\/p>\n 08:31 And in winter, most people don\u2019t bike.<\/p>\n 08:34 There are bike lanes on Perras, on Gouin\u2026<\/p>\n 08:37 But we just need common sense.<\/p>\n 08:40 Perfect.<\/p>\n 08:41 Andr\u00e9 Savoie of Salaison Saint-Andr\u00e9 on Henri-Bourassa,<\/p>\n 08:44 and Marc Perez of Coalition D\u00e9mocratie Montr\u00e9al \u2014<\/p>\n 08:46 thank you. We\u2019ll stay in touch. Good luck.<\/p>\n 08:48 Thank you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Montreal, QC<\/strong> November 16th,\u2014 Marc Perez, President of the Coalition for Montreal Democracy (CDMTL), accompanied by the lead plaintiff and Montreal entrepreneur Andr\u00e9 Savoie, is asking Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada to suspend all new bike-path projects and to engage in an official dialogue with the Coalition for Montreal Democracy, which acts on behalf of affected residents, merchants, and community stakeholders. This request follows public statements confirming that major infrastructure decisions were made without consultation and are now potentially subject to a legal challenge regarding their procedural legitimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMontrealers deserve a fresh start that begins with listening, not with the courts<\/strong>,\u201d says Marc Perez. \u201cFor nearly eight years, residents, merchants, families, seniors, delivery workers, and people with reduced mobility have been sounding the alarm, without a response. Today, we are offering one final window of good faith. We are choosing diplomacy before the courts, but we are also setting a clear timeline for accountability.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Coalition will officially request a meeting within 30 days of the new administration being sworn in, to begin a process grounded in consultation, accountability, and the search for collaborative solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n The Coalition notes that Montrealers cannot be expected to wait for a 100-day audit after more than 2,900 days<\/strong> of living with the impacts of unilateral urban-planning decisions. These impacts include the loss of commercial access, the elimination of parking for seniors and people with reduced mobility, economic disruptions, safety issues, delivery obstacles, and road reconfigurations imposed without citizen consent.<\/span><\/p>\n During the election campaign, Mayor Soraya Martinez publicly confirmed what CDMTL has long argued: that citizens were not meaningfully consulted before the transformation of their urban environment. This acknowledgment validates claims that the bike-path network and the express-bus network were imposed through what the Coalition asserts was an illegal and undemocratic process led by the previous administration.<\/span><\/p>\n The legal action, which will be filed in the name of Andr\u00e9 Savoie as the lead applicant, is initiated, coordinated, and fully financed by the Coalition for Montreal Democracy. It is a collective action, not a personal lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n Mr. Savoie, owner of Salaison Saint-Andr\u00e9 on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough, a 61 year old institution has agreed to initiate this effort not for personal gain but to represent the thousands of citizens and merchants affected by these decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI want to be clear: I am not fighting against my city, I am fighting for my city<\/strong>,\u201d says Mr. Savoie. \u201cMy business has survived recessions, economic upheavals, and a global pandemic. We should never have had to fight for access to our own street.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n He adds: \u201cThe Coalition\u2019s legal team is ready, the case is solid, and the impacts are real. But our goal is not to win against Montreal, it is to fix how decisions are made in this city.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Marc Perez emphasizes that the Coalition and Mr. Savoie are not opposed to sustainable transportation but to planning that marginalizes the very people who must live with its consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis is not a debate against bike paths,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a debate against processes that shut out the population, neglect economic survival, erase accessibility, and replace consultation with announcements. Consultation is not an administrative luxury. It is democratic infrastructure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n During the initial rollouts of bike paths, several merchant associations, community groups, and residents warned the City that removing parking, delivery zones, and commercial access would have significant economic, safety, and social consequences. These warnings were not incorporated into planning.<\/span><\/p>\n Eight years later, the impacts are measurable: delivery delays, loss of revenue, collapse in customer traffic, increased congestion, obstructions for emergency vehicles, and business closures along once-vibrant commercial arteries.<\/span><\/p>\n By granting this 30-day period, CDMTL is not abandoning its legal action. The framework is ready, the evidence is complete, and the legal structure is in place. What remains open is the path: dialogue or the courts.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis delay is not a step back,\u201d concludes Mr. Perez. \u201cIt is a test for the new administration, an opportunity to prove it is ready to break with the past and choose collaboration over confrontation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Coalition invites anyone affected to contact the Coalition for Montreal Democracy (CDMTL) to share their experience and contribute to fair, lasting solutions for the future of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n The Coalition is calling for recognition of the harms suffered, an overhaul of the decision-making process, a moratorium on any new project imposed without consultation, and the creation of binding safeguards to guarantee citizen participation.<\/span><\/p>\n -30-<\/p>\n Contact: [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_signup mailchimp_list=”marc@mrperezinccom|52cc2fd952″ use_custom_fields=”on” title=”Join Us in Upholding Democracy” description=”<\/p>\n We invite concerned citizens and supporters of democracy to join us in our mission. 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The Coalition for Montreal Democracy Calls for the Opening of a Dialogue Within 30 Days and Postpones Its Legal Action in a Gesture of Good Faith<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Coalition pour la D\u00e9mocratie Montr\u00e9al (CDMTL)
<\/span>Marc Perez \u2013 info@cdmtl.org \u2013 514-963-7685
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