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Alain Vaillancourt
Former Montreal city councillor and executive committee member, speaking about municipal issues such as homelessness, public transit, and city–provincial relations.
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Nov 14, 2025
• 24min
The Soraya Martinez Ferrada era begins in Montreal. Plus: No bus or Metro - but the REM’s free!
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Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Justin Trudeau, joins Alain Vaillancourt, former Montreal city councillor, for a lively discussion. They dive into Soraya Martinez Ferrada's inaugural challenges as Montreal's mayor, tackling issues like homelessness and transit. The panel also analyzes the recent STM strike and the promising yet shaky launch of the REM transit system. Additionally, they address Quebec's controversial decision to threaten social assistance cuts for asylum seekers, exploring the political implications.
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