Valérie Plante, who served as mayor of Montreal from 2017 until 2025, will begin a new role as the presenter of a television documentary series on the French‑language network TV5. The program, titled Ça brasse en ville, is scheduled to debut during the week of September 10, 2026, and will be filmed in the city where Plante spent eight years leading the municipal government.
The announcement marks Plante's first foray into broadcast media following her departure from municipal office. After concluding her mayoral tenure at the end of 2025, she has moved into the public‑interest arena of documentary filmmaking, taking on the responsibility of guiding viewers through the series' content. TV5, a network that serves French‑speaking audiences across Canada, is producing the series and has positioned Plante as its central on‑screen figure.
Ça brasse en ville is described as a documentary series that will be broadcast from Montreal. While details about the specific subjects covered in each episode have not been released, the format suggests an exploration of urban themes relevant to the city’s residents. Plante's involvement as host follows a career that combined political leadership with a focus on civic development, and her transition to television reflects a continued engagement with public affairs, now through a media platform. The series is expected to reach audiences throughout the province and may contribute to ongoing conversations about life in Montreal.