The race to lead Canada s second-biggest city pits Denis Coderre, a former federal Liberal cabinet minister and one-time mayor, against the woman who defeated him in 2017, incumbent Mayor Valerie Plante. And with the two well-known candidates running neck and neck in recent polls, observers say personality may matter more than policy.
As the countdown to election day marches on, Montreal s candidates are putting their best feet forward to draw supporters to the polls on Nov. 7. Former mayor Denis Coderre promised to cover two expressways, while Balarama Holness urged his rivals to push for his inclusion in the upcoming debate.
With municipal elections a month away, Montreal front runners Valerie and Denis Coderre made major campaign announcements Friday morning, putting support for struggling businesses and solutions to the housing crisis on the table.
Montreal mayoral Candidate Balarama Holness is wondering why he is not being invited to the upcoming Chamber of Commerce debate, as he feels he meets the debate criteria.