Montreal, Quebec – On September 8, 2026, the City of Montreal and the Association des pompiers announced that they have reached a principle agreement to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining contract. The agreement marks a tentative step forward after months of discussions following the lapse of the previous contract.
The former collective agreement expired on January 1, 2024, leaving the city and the firefighters’ union without a binding framework for more than two years. Since that date, both parties have been engaged in ongoing negotiations aimed at restoring a formal labor arrangement. The recent principle agreement signals that the two sides have found enough common ground to move from preliminary talks to a structured bargaining process.
City officials indicated that the principle agreement will set the parameters for upcoming negotiations, though specific terms of a future contract have not yet been disclosed. The Association des pompiers similarly expressed that the agreement provides a foundation for detailed discussions on wages, benefits, and working conditions. Both entities emphasized their commitment to continue dialogue in good faith, with the goal of reaching a comprehensive collective agreement that replaces the expired one from early 2024.