Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said she has complete confidence in police chief Fady Dagher to lead cultural change within the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal, even as the force faces multiple allegations.

The statement was made on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Montreal, emphasizing the need for transformation within the police service despite the ongoing concerns.

The police service is currently dealing with several allegations, but the mayor reiterated her support for the chief’s role in driving the required cultural shift.