On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, mayor of Montreal, and Catherine Fournier, mayor of Longueuil, jointly appealed to the Quebec provincial government to make municipal infrastructure a central focus of the upcoming election campaign. The two leaders emphasized that without a clear provincial commitment, the costs of maintaining existing infrastructure are set to increase sharply, threatening the ability of both cities to keep pace with necessary repairs.
Both Montreal and Longueuil are confronting growing deficits in their infrastructure portfolios. The mayors warned that the current level of provincial support is insufficient to address the aging networks of roads, bridges, water systems and public facilities that serve millions of residents. They argued that a failure to act now will lead to escalating repair expenses that could outstrip municipal budgets, ultimately compromising service delivery and public safety.
By calling for infrastructure to be positioned as a priority issue in the election, the mayors aim to secure a stronger financial partnership with the province. Their request seeks to ensure that future funding allocations reflect the urgency of the situation and provide the resources needed to sustain essential urban services. The appeal comes as the provincial election campaign gathers momentum, and the mayors hope that their joint message will influence policy discussions and budget decisions at the provincial level.