MONTREAL The Quebec Municipal Commission has suspended the mayor of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce for the remainder of her term in office after being found guilty of ethics violations. The commission handed out the 120-day suspension, without pay, late Monday afternoon. Her lawyer, Éric Oliver, told CTV News that his client is disappointed but not surprised about the decision. He said Montgomery intends to appear in Superior Court Tuesday for a stay of proceedings based on the fact that the commission is not impartial in this matter. The last example of this abuse is that we received the decision at 12:30 p.m. today and the sanction is effective at midnight plus one minute tonight, he said.
Posted: Jul 26, 2021 5:16 PM ET | Last Updated: July 27
CDN-NDG borough Mayor Sue Montgomery was found guilty of 11 ethics violations in June. (CBC)
Côte-des-NeigesâNotre-Dame-de-Grâce Mayor Sue Montgomery will be suspended without pay for up to 120 days, starting July 27, according to a ruling by Quebec s Municipal Commission.Â
Her suspension will be lifted at the moment of her swearing-in, if she is re-elected on Nov. 7.Â
Montgomery was embroiled in controversy after being found guilty of 11 ethics violations in June, prompting political rivals to call for her resignation. The 70-page ruling details how Montgomery refused or neglected to establish a work environment free of harassment, violating article 30 of Montreal city councillors code of ethics.