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Montreal's Mayoral Election Is About Affordability and the Homeless -- and Bike Lanes

Martinez Ferrada is leading in voting intentions for the Montreal mayoral election with 26 percent, over Rabouin's 18 percent, according to a Segma research survey for Radio-Canada released on Oct. 16.
Pilette noted the incoming mayor will face a tight budget and complex governance due to Montreal's decentralized administration across boroughs.
Martinez Ferrada aims to address homelessness, stating it reflects societal failure, and promises to triple the city budget for this issue by developing at least 2,000 transitional housing units.
Rabouin aims to make Montreal the most affordable city by promoting non-market housing solutions through new bylaws and other tools.

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Montreal’s mayoral election is about affordability and the homeless — and bike lanes - Montreal

A Segma research survey for Radio-Canada released Oct. 16 shows Martinez Ferrada leading in voting intentions with 26 per cent, ahead of Rabouin at 18 per cent.

1 hour ago·Toronto, Canada

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Montreal’s mayoral election is about affordability and the homeless — and bike lanes

MONTREAL - In a recent debate on Radio-Canada, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, one of the leading candidates for mayor of Montreal, brought up comments made more than two years ago by a borough mayor comparing a car to a refrigerator.

3 hours ago·Hamilton, Canada

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