On August 21, 2026, the City of Montreal announced that mayors of its boroughs could receive a payment of $700 for each meeting they attend as part of the Table des maires, a sum that could reach $7,000 over the course of a year.
The Table des maires is a city‑run body created to improve coordination among the borough leaders. It convenes regularly, and each session attended by a mayor would qualify for the stipulated stipend.
City officials say the payment is intended to strengthen collaboration among the borough mayors. The amount per meeting and the annual ceiling have been outlined as part of the proposal.
The compensation plan is awaiting approval from the municipal council. If adopted, the funds would be drawn from the city’s budget and allocated to each mayor who participates in the meetings.
The initiative follows earlier attempts to formalize inter‑borough cooperation. According to the mayor’s office, the stipend is meant to recognize the time commitment required for joint decision‑making rather than to alter the duties of the elected officials.
While no opposition has been quoted, the focus of the plan is on encouraging full participation. The city expects the financial incentive to simply compensate mayors for attending, without influencing their policy responsibilities.
The Table des maires will continue its regular schedule, and the new payment structure will take effect once the council gives its consent. Assuming attendance at ten meetings, a mayor could earn the maximum $7,000 per year.
The Table des maires was established by the municipal administration to provide a forum where borough mayors can discuss shared challenges such as urban planning, public services and budget allocations. Meetings are planned throughout the year to address these issues.
Accounting officers will monitor the total outlay to ensure it remains within the projected $7,000 per mayor annually, keeping the expense in line with the city’s financial planning.