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Montreal to Import Egyptian Salt for Winter De‑icing
Montreal will bring in Egyptian salt for street de‑icing in the 2026‑2027 winter as part of a new road‑maintenance plan.
GMNA Montreal

The City of Montreal announced that it will import de‑icing salt from Egypt for use on the city’s streets during the 2026‑2027 winter season.
The import is part of a revised winter road‑maintenance strategy that expands sourcing to international suppliers.