Montreal borough mayors will be paid $700 for each meeting they attend as members of the city’s Table of Mayors, the municipal government announced on Friday, August 21, 2026. The compensation, which totals $7,000 per year for each mayor, is intended to support their participation in a forum designed to improve cooperation across the city’s 19 boroughs.
The City of Montreal said the payment structure applies to all borough mayors who take part in the Table of Mayors, a regular gathering where local leaders discuss issues that affect multiple districts. By providing a stipend for each session, the city aims to reinforce collaborative efforts and ensure that borough representatives can dedicate time to inter‑borough initiatives without financial strain.
City officials explained that the new policy reflects a broader strategy to strengthen links among the boroughs, which each manage a range of services from public works to community programming. The Table of Mayors serves as a platform for sharing best practices, coordinating large‑scale projects, and aligning policy priorities. The $700 per meeting figure was set to recognize the time and expertise that mayors contribute during these discussions.
The annual amount of $7,000 per mayor aligns with the city’s budgetary allocations for the program and is expected to be funded through existing municipal resources. No additional taxes or fees are required to cover the expense. The decision follows internal reviews that highlighted the need for consistent attendance and active engagement from all borough leaders.
The city has not disclosed the exact number of meetings scheduled for the upcoming year, but the compensation framework will apply to each session attended. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote cohesive governance across Montreal’s diverse neighborhoods, ensuring that decisions made at the borough level are informed by a city‑wide perspective.
The policy will take effect immediately, with the first compensated meetings slated to occur later this month. Mayors and their staff have been briefed on the new payment process and are expected to submit attendance records for reimbursement in accordance with municipal guidelines.