Montréal consults its citizens
on its new Heritage Policy

On November 3, Montréal Mayor Gérald Tremblay publicly announced a draft Heritage Policy for the City.

“The quality of life, conviviality and attractiveness of Montréal are in large part derived from its heritage, which helps define who we are and allows us to move confidently toward the future,” the Mayor said. “More than just an added value, heritage is a key tool for the cultural, social and economic development of our community.”

For her part, Francine Senécal, Vice-Chair of the Montréal Executive Committee and Member Responsible for Culture and Heritage, said: “According to terms of the Montréal Declaration, ratified on October 8, 2003, as part of the 8th World Conference of Historical Cities, the City today would like to work with civil society in implementing its policy.”

From left to right: Mr Gérald Tremblay, Mayor of Montréal; Mrs Gretta Chambers, Chair, Advisory Group, Directional Statement –Ville de Montréal Heritage Policy; Mrs Francine Senécal, Vice-Chair of the Montréal Executive Committee and Member Responsible for Culture and Heritage; Mrs Louise Letocha, Chair, Conseil du patrimoine de Montréal; Mr Dinu Bumbaru, Director, Heritage Delegation, Montréal Summit.