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We’re proud to Montréal present…“your” new magazine closer to home ontréal en tête is the fruit of lengthy Mthought and deliberation. Why this mag- aving Montréal in mind (Montréal en tête) mainly means taking an interest in your city, enjoy- azine and why now? This medium is clearly Hing living here, raising a family here, building a future here or simply feeling drawn to the city. the most appropriate and effective way to reach you directly, to inform you of major files You may have been wondering what the municipal authorities do from day to day. For instance, and ongoing projects. what is the City doing to protect you? How are things done? Why are we applying certain poli- cies and rules? Or simply, what’s going on in the city and how can you participate? This new This magazine is brimming with news of all magazine gives you and your neighbours in all of the boroughs a chance to share information kinds, presented in a dynamic, easy-to-read about Montréal in action, as the City consolidates its assets, carries out projects and offers you a and varied style. Columns nestle alongside full spectrum of services and activities. You can thus better reap the full benefits of living in a more probing reports and capsules that we large urban centre. hope you will find equally amusing and informative. One of the special features you will find in this premiere issue are the broad outlines of the 2005 budget. We have formulated the budget with a view to providing better services while This magazine is a window on our city. I invite stimulating the development of the metropolitan region, without compromising the future for you to read it to find out more about daily the coming generations. goings-on at the city, especially what happens behind the scenes. Learn about the many In recent years, Montréal’s territory and political structures alike have undergone major trans- ways we’re working for you and building a formation. I hope that Montréal en tête will reinforce your feeling of belonging to your city and bright future for Montréal. will motivate you to play an active role in its development. We have greatly enjoyed preparing this first As the Christmas season is almost upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to issue, always keeping you, our “readers in resi- visit City Hall on December 24. My wife and I will be delighted to greet you and offer you our dence,” in mind. We hope you will enjoy it and heartfelt wishes for the holidays! that you will send us your comments.

I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and an excellent 2005! As the holiday period draws near, on behalf of my colleagues in the administration and the Gérald Tremblay entire staff, I would like to take this opportuni- Mayor ty to offer you my heartfelt season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year!

Robert Abdallah Director General of the city of Montréal 3.3¢ Health andwelf are 3.1¢ Was 4.8 te collec Wat ¢ 7.5 er and sewers ¢ Pub tions anddisposal 3.4 lic transit ¢ Snow remo 4.7 ¢ val City road netw 7.6 18.7 ¢ Pub ¢ Rec lic security rea tional activities ork 4.7 ¢ economic Urban planningand dev elopment 21.6¢

Debt ser Debt Page 4 Major files vice 4.0 ¢ Cultural ac tivities 05bde:Montréal, 2005 budget: o rtxdla twork Yourtax dollarat ugt,including$646.3 millionin2005. budget), (2005-2007 I inflation rate. the anticipatedtax billwillbebelow theincrease in while for another19%, taxpayers 55%of totax billsof has managed reduce the the residential in sector, theCity Through rigorous andresponsible management, council for adoption. the city to its2005budget theAdministration willsubmit On December 14, in major out to carry theCityalsoplans years, c c total includes$1billionforthe boroughs,This ompar orrespondingto anincrease $62million of ue f$.8blin anincrease 3.9%. of tures $3.98billion, of theCityforesees expendi- n its2005budget, v estmen dwt 04 vrtenx three Overthe next ed with2004. t projectsto $1.67 amounting billion Three-year capitalexpenditure disposal. its the resources of at ity initsmanagement gr men while creating anagreeable livingenviron- to allMontrealers, is supplyingqualityservices TheAdministration Montréaltaking action. is 8.3¢ o t fwat si emphasizes responsibil- wealth of asit wth t. It is also making every effort to spur the tospur isalsomakingevery effort It t. moving forward General administra 7.3 ¢ Other corpor 1.0¢ Other tion ate expe o tional r rightful placeasametropolis withinterna- toenableMontréaltaketo its ful development to achieve theCityisstriving success- In short, expenses. f lif ,whilemaintaining rigorous control over e, nditures each andasafe citywithahighquality Major files

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Changes in residential taxes between 2004 and 2005

Boroughs Variation in % - -2.2 % Anjou -1.1 % Beaconsfield–Baie-d'Urfé 2.3 % Beaconsfield 1.1 % Baie-d’Urfé 9.1 % Côte-des-Neiges– Notre-Dame-de-Grâce 1.1 % Côte-Saint-Luc–Hampstead– Montréal-Ouest 6.4 % Côte-Saint-Luc 7.4 % Hampstead 4.4 % Priority actions in 2005 Montréal-Ouest 5.5 % Dollard-Des Ormeaux– Roxboro 0.4 % 1. Montréal takes action 2. Montréal takes action 3. Montréal takes action Dollard-Des Ormeaux 0.2 % to improve services for to offer a quality living to promote the growth Roxboro 1.9 % residents environment of wealth –L'Île-Dorval 1.9 % Kirkland 3.2 % Provide sound water management Ensure a safe environment Favour and support the development Lachine -0.3 % B $25 million invested in 2004 and B $745 million + I $34 million to reinforce of sectors with high potential LaSalle -2.2 % $20 million more in 2005 + I $104 million security for residents I $28 million in 2005 to increase wealth L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève– > Restoration of a 5,200-km stretch of our > Construction of a fire station in the > Development of the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue 4.3 % waterworks system and 6,400 kilometres Beaconsfield–Baie-d’Urfé borough > Continue developing McGill Street in the L'Île-Bizard 5.2 % of sewer systems > Replacement of firefighting vehicles international district Sainte-Geneviève -2.8 % > Bringing of drinking water production > Modernizing telecommunication systems > Develop Saint-Laurent Boulevard Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue 4.9 % plants and waste water purification facili- for police and firefighters > Relocate the Planétarium Mercier– ties up to standard Hochelaga-Maisonneuve -2.6 % > Gradual installation of water meters in Protecting and promoting green Promote real-estate development factories, businesses and institutions spaces and natural environments B $56 million for residential renovation and Montréal-Nord -2.0 % B $143 million to maintain and improve construction programs Mont-Royal 5.5 % Maintaining and upgrading parks + I $77 million to protect natural I $64 million for large real-estate projects Outremont 3.3 % the road system environments and promote green spaces involving the construction of : Pierrefonds-Senneville 1.0 % B $323 million + I $165 million > Development of the Des Bénévoles Park in > 5,000 social and community housing units Pierrefonds 0.4 % > Development of the plan for Notre-Dame Street the Kirkland borough as part of Solidarité 5000 logements Senneville 15.8 % > Construction of a rotary interchange at the > Development of the Compagnons de > 5,000 private dwellings Le Plateau-Mont-Royal 0.7 % intersection of Notre-Dame and Sherbrooke Saint-Laurent Park in the Plateau-Mont- Pointe-Claire 9.2 % streets to improve traffic flow Royal borough To find out more about the 2005 Montréal Rivière-des-Prairies– > Reconstruction of the Park/Pine interchange > Development of the Jean-Duceppe Park in budget, visit ville.montréal.qc.ca/finances Pointe-aux-Trembles– the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough Montréal-Est -3.6 % Support mass transit $6.5 million will be added to the mass transit Investing in sports, recreation Rivière-des-Prairies– budget for a total of $297 million and culture Pointe-aux-Trembles -3.9 % B $318 million, a 4.4% increase Montréal-Est 8.2 % Effectively manage quality I of $472 million between 2005 and 2007 Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie -0.8 % local services > Construction and expansion of sports, cul- Legend Saint-Laurent 5.8 % B $1 billion earmarked for boroughs, an tural and community facilities, including a Saint-Léonard -3.6 % increase of $58 million compared to 2004 social-community centre in Montréal-Nord, B Amounts allocated to the Le Sud-Ouest -2.4 % I $527 million for projects such as road and a maison de la culture in the Mercier– operating budget Verdun -1.1 % repairs and enhancing recreational and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough Ville-Marie 0.2 % cultural services I Amounts allocated to major investment projects Villeray–Saint-Michel– (Three-year Capital Works Budget) Parc-Extension -1.6 % Implementing the e-cité B $2.4 million + I $ 7 million Westmount 8.2 % Developing services via the city’s Internet > Example of actions Average for the entire city 0.5 % portal, accessible 24/7

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December 2004 ag P Policies: Actions to build the future of Montréal Much more than mere good intentions, the city’s policies reflect the will of the Administration and the population. They contain action plans and projects that will definitely materialize. Beginning this winter, several policies will be put forth for public consultation.

The first cultural development Our past has a future policy for Montréal A draft policy to protect Montréal’s heritage f you try to define Montréal, the words cre- The city also nurtures large-scale projects such Iativity, diversity, openness, avant-garde as the Quartier des spectacles, on Sainte- dopting a heritage policy will help us preserve the legacy of our predecessors for immediately come to mind: these characteris- Catherine Street, and Tohu, the circus arts city Aour children and grandchildren. At the 2002 Summit, the City pledged to recog- tics make Montréal one of the most attractive situated in the Saint-Michel district. nize, preserve and promote its numerous heritage elements. Because it mirrors our cities in North America. But if Montréal is a history, heritage is nothing less than our collective memory. synonym for culture, why does it need a cul- The cultural development policy is a collective tural policy? project with a bright future. It’s a cause that The draft Heritage Policy, produced in conjunction with numerous partners, covers affects us all. Make your voice heard in this various forms of heritage: historical buildings, monuments, large parks designed by First of all, to set its priorities. In terms of cul- debate! renowned experts, public art works, archives, scientific collections of the Botanical ture, the priority is to make libraries, cultural Garden and the Insectarium, pop culture traditions, etc. activities, participation in amateur arts, The ball is in your court! maisons de la culture, museums, etc. more The draft policy is available for consultation The City intends to assume, in an exemplary manner, its responsibilities as an accessible to the population. at points of service in each borough and on owner and manager of heritage assets. The draft policy describes how the city plans the Internet: to act as a leader, set priorities in this area and define broad outlines to follow. For example, today 40% of Montrealers, adults ville.montreal.qc.ca/patrimoine and children alike, are members of a city ville.montreal.qc.ca/culture Why is heritage so important? Because it reflects our identity and sets us apart. library. This amounts to nearly 700,000 people. Managing our heritage effectively means highlighting our treasures accumulated It’s a great start, but the city hopes that even The Office de consultation publique de over time. It’s one of the ways to develop the personality of Montréal and reinforce more citizens will take advantage of these Montréal will be holding hearings on the its vitality. venues. cultural policy at the beginning of 2005. It is also a worthwhile investment for a city that plans to accelerate its develop- Montréal,“A cultural metropolis” Submission of briefs and hearings for the ment in the coming years and take its rightful place as a large world-class cultural By introducing its first ever cultural policy, heritage policy: metropolis. Among other benefits, this policy will likely boost Montréal’s drawing Montréal has affirmed that culture is a key January 31 and February 1 power. Large companies, spellbound by its charm, will decide to settle here; tourists component of the economic dynamism of the will excitedly choose our city as their next destination, and families will make city. Culture generates 90,000 jobs and repre- Terms and conditions: Montréal their new home. sents $5 billion per year. www.ocpm.qc.ca Protecting and promoting our heritage is important to us all; it is our shared To preserve its edge over other North Office de consultation publique de Montréal responsibility. 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Democratic life

Montréal en tête e 9 December 2004 ag P Montréal Women’s Council: A stride forward for Members of the Montréal Women’s Montréal women Council

Chair In September, Montréal women gained Nicole Boily Consultant. She was chair of another asset in their city: the Montréal the Conseil de la famille et de l’enfance and assistant deputy Women’s Council, made up of 15 women minister at the ministère de la Famille et de l’Enfance. She from all over the city, who exemplify was assistant Director at the city of Montréal Service des sports, des loisirs et du contemporary Montréal. développement social from hese women represent various cultural fication of the needs of women. The Council gives 1991 to 1997. She directed the Tcommunities and work in fields as varied as advice and opinions on all matters related to the Fédération des femmes du law, sociology, the status of women and the living conditions of women in Montréal, including Québec, the Institut canadien environment, to name a few. safety and housing. It will also make recommen- d’éducation des adultes and dations on all issues related to male-female the adult education services at The Montréal Women’s Council will offer the equality and the status of women. Université du Québec à municipal Administration leading-edge expertise Montréal. that will allow a better understanding and identi-

Vice-chairs Nicole Boily, first chairperson of the Montréal Silvia Martinez Women’s Council Sociologist and community Thérèse-Daviau Award organizer. She has coordinated l’Écho des femmes de la Petite- Patrie since 1989. She is the Director of the project La voix Lucia Kowaluk: des femmes de la Petite-Patrie (2004). An outstanding Montrealer Charlotte Thibault Recently put in charge of the organization of the Conférence Ms. Lucia Kowaluk, an exceptional Montrealer who has been involved in social québécoise sur la violence con- jugale. Possesses vast expertise and community development and education for more than 40 years, became the in the national and interna- tional status of women. first recipient of the Thérèse-Daviau Award.

Other members: hrough her activism in social housing, the community and cultural centre, the founding Claire Brassard Tenvironment, and developing a higher urban of the St-James Mission for former psychiatric Véronique De Sève standard of living, Ms. Kowaluk has consistently patients and the creation of the Urban Ecology Thérèse-Daviau Award Olga Eizner Favreau promoted important values for the community: Centre, her most recent accomplishment. At 70 Marie Iris Légaré solidarity, defence of social rights, participatory years of age, Ms. Kowaluk is still involved in The Thérèse-Daviau Award was created in Darine El-Masri democracy and the involvement of citizens in the community and continues to impress honour of one of the first women munici- Marie-Pascaline Menono issues they feel are important. Ms. Kowaluk pas- those around her with her vivaciousness, pal councillors. Elected at 28 years of age, Brenda Paris sionately defends the rights of the most disad- tenacity and enthusiasm. Ms. Thérèse Daviau left a lasting impres- Myrlande Pierre vantaged women and men in our society. sion on the Montréal political scene. She Rosa Pires Social commitment as seen through art devoted more than 25 years to the daily Brenda Plant Her projects At the ceremony in her honour in October, Ms. concerns of Montréal citizens. The Award is Allison Turner The winner of the Thérèse-Daviau Award has Kowaluk was presented with a work by given each year to a person who has Hamsa Yokenderan actively participated in or initiated several Montréal artist Marie-Claude Bouthillier, from improved the quality of life of Montrealers. projects that have had a major social impact. her “Untitled” series. These include the founding of the Milton-Park Housing Cooperative, a first in Canada, the transformation of Strathearn School into a Out-of-the-ordinary outings oba winter’s chill. to beat way Montréal HighLights Festivalthe best is other activities. Ha table e includinganunforget- the city, span Activities Mon thesecond annual away at the night party Revellers can 2005. February 27, to Sunday, Ligh deligh andgastronomic outdooractivities shows, Wha Montréal HighLights Festival v bef children underage 12 the StarFairy willgreet Santa Clausand What’s more, holiday wishes. wif Themayor andhis Evetreats for your family. Montréal CityHallhassomespecialChristmas Montréal CityHall Christmas openhouseat ? ? o Page 10 y v e will be on hand to offere willbeonhand youtheir best or e aball 514 288- montrealenlumiere.com City Hall, open onDecember24fromto 6p.m. noon g.Clbaewt ui,carolling and Celebrate withmusic, age. ts F tr rgtidea!Promising aplethora of abright t hystofftheir grand on nocturnal they set e City life ts a l-ihe,o audy February 26. onSaturday, éal All-Nighter, v estiv ening a , the 6th edition of the Montréal the 6theditionof High t 9955 City Hall: al runsfr 275 Notr otélCt al The Montréal CityHall. t Sa e-Dame Str om tur a,February 21 day, Thursda eet ,February 17 y, E ast, will be

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