On June 10, 2026, the General Director of the City of Montreal announced his departure from the post, receiving a severance payment of one million Canadian dollars as part of the exit agreement. The announcement was made public by the municipal administration, confirming the financial terms tied to the transition.
The departure takes place under the leadership of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who heads the city’s current administration. Her team indicated that the municipality is now preparing to appoint a new general director to assume the responsibilities of the city’s top administrative officer.
The General Director role serves as the highest municipal management position in Montreal, overseeing the implementation of council decisions and the coordination of city services. The position is central to the day‑to‑day operation of the municipality, linking elected officials with the bureaucratic apparatus.
The one‑million‑dollar payment is described as a component of the departure package agreed upon between the city and the outgoing director. No additional financial details have been released, and the agreement was presented as a standard settlement in line with existing contractual provisions.
With the vacancy now official, the city’s administration has indicated that it will commence the selection process for a successor. The timeline for appointing a new general director has not been specified, but officials emphasized the importance of a smooth transition to maintain continuity in municipal operations.