A party Proposing A $5 Fee For Anyone Driving To Montreal Island Who Doesn't Live There
It could mean an extra $500,000,000 for the city, according to Bloc Montreal.
Some commuters should pay up to help line local public coffers, according to Bloc Montreal. The fledgling party founded by former mayoral candidate Balarama Holness ahead of the 2022 Quebec election is proposing a charge for non-resident vehicles coming to Montreal Island.
In a Facebook post, the party says a $5 "congestion fee" could mean an additional $500,000,000 in revenue for the city. It also says the measure would help Montreal reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
As of the 2016 census, as many as 1,251,230 people in the Montreal metro area commuted by driving (including on-island, to-island and off-island commutes). An additional 61,325 people commuted as vehicle passengers.
"Increasing additional funds for the city of Montreal would finance free rush-hour public transit between 6 am and 9 am and between 3 pm and 6 pm," Bloc Montreal said Monday.
Holness founded Bloc Montreal to address what the party says online was a lack of parties who "represent the interests of Montreal and Montrealers in the National Assembly."
The party points to Bill 21, which bans many public servants from wearing religious symbols while performing their duties, and Bill 96, a reform of the Charter of the French Language, as examples of legislation that it says "[affects] Montreal and Montrealers disproportionately and negatively."
Among Bloc Montreal's other ideas is a demand that 20% of local sales tax revenue goes to the city and region and an immigration policy that prioritizes economic needs regardless of language.
Bloc Montreal isn't the only party with a daring transportation plan. The Parti Québécois is calling for a $1/day (or $365/year) pass that grants access to all modes of transit in all cities and regions in the province. Such a pass would mean someone in Montreal, for example, could ride systems in Gatineau and Quebec City at no additional cost.
Some commuters should pay up to help line local public coffers, according to Bloc Montreal. The fledgling party founded by former mayoral candidate Balarama Holness ahead of the 2022 Quebec election is proposing a charge for non-resident vehicles coming to Montreal Island.
In a Facebook post, the party says a $5 "congestion fee" could mean an additional $500,000,000 in revenue for the city. It also says the measure would help Montreal reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
As of the 2016 census, as many as 1,251,230 people in the Montreal metro area commuted by driving (including on-island, to-island and off-island commutes). An additional 61,325 people commuted as vehicle passengers.
"Increasing additional funds for the city of Montreal would finance free rush-hour public transit between 6 am and 9 am and between 3 pm and 6 pm," Bloc Montreal said Monday.
Holness founded Bloc Montreal to address what the party says online was a lack of parties who "represent the interests of Montreal and Montrealers in the National Assembly."
The party points to Bill 21, which bans many public servants from wearing religious symbols while performing their duties, and Bill 96, a reform of the Charter of the French Language, as examples of legislation that it says "[affects] Montreal and Montrealers disproportionately and negatively."
Among Bloc Montreal's other ideas is a demand that 20% of local sales tax revenue goes to the city and region and an immigration policy that prioritizes economic needs regardless of language.
Bloc Montreal isn't the only party with a daring transportation plan. The Parti Québécois is calling for a $1/day (or $365/year) pass that grants access to all modes of transit in all cities and regions in the province. Such a pass would mean someone in Montreal, for example, could ride systems in Gatineau and Quebec City at no additional cost.
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2022
June
Balarama Holness' Bloc Montreal party officially authorized by QuebecBalarama Holness introduces new provincial party: Bloc MontrealHolness to run in NDG in provincial electionBalarama Holness embarks on Notre-Dame-de-GrâceBloc Montreal announces two more candidates for provincial voteBloc Montreal announces D'Arcy-McGee, Westmount-Saint-Louis candidatesBalarama Holness rips into Quebec Liberal Party for Bill 96 flip-flopping, Bonjour-HiHolness: “NDG is the frontline in the fight for a multicultural, multilingual Montreal”Allison Hanes: Anglos have choices now — do the Liberals deserve a comeuppance?Barbara Kay: Montreal needs to make a run for it — before the doors to the rest of the world close“François Legault and Dominique Anglade oppose multiculturalism and bilingualism”“In Quebec, it should be understood that society is committed to equity, inclusion"
August
Bloc Montreal adds three candidates, outlines health-care platformBloc Montreal presents candidates & immigration policyBloc Montreal announces candidates, immigration policyBloc Montreal's Holness calls for more powers, cut of QST for MontrealBalarama Holness launches election campaign under new Bloc Montreal partyA party Proposing A $5 Fee For Anyone Driving To Montreal Island Who Doesn't Live ThereBloc Montreal unveils election platformAt campaign launch, Bloc Montreal pledges to repeal Bill 96Holness wants to tax entry to the island of Montreal for non-residents
September
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