Benoit Dagenais, the general manager of the City of Montreal, announced his resignation on June 10, 2026. The departure includes a severance package exceeding one million dollars. The city confirmed that former deputy Alain Dufort will assume the role of general manager effective immediately.
The compensation arrangement for Dagenais was disclosed as part of the terms of his exit. The city stated that the amount surpasses $1,000,000 and is consistent with the provisions outlined in his employment contract. No additional financial details were released beyond the total figure exceeding one million dollars.
Alain Dufort, who previously served as a deputy within the municipal administration, was appointed to fill the vacant top executive position. Dufort’s promotion follows an internal review of senior‑management roles conducted by the current municipal leadership. The transition places Dufort at the head of the city's operational management team, responsible for overseeing daily administration and implementing policy directives.
The change in leadership is described as part of a broader senior‑management reshuffle orchestrated by the Martinez Ferrada administration. City officials indicated that the restructuring aims to align the executive team with the administration’s strategic priorities. The reshuffle includes several other senior appointments, although specific details of those changes were not disclosed at the time of the announcement. The city continues to operate under the new management configuration while maintaining its regular services for residents of Montreal, Quebec.