L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève
Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève is much more than a borough: it is the countryside in the city. A natural gem bordered by water, where more than half of the territory is protected by Quebec's first recognized humanized landscape. Between the Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard nature park, cultivated farmland, beaches, a rich ecosystem and two heritage village centers, this place is unique in the metropolis. Living here means choosing a lifestyle in harmony with nature, while remaining close to downtown Montreal. It means finding a true balance between tranquility, beauty and a strong community spirit, an exceptional and deeply human living environment.
Our commitments
01. Financing the green transition
Negotiate an increase in funding with Montreal, particularly in relation to green equalization.
02. A market for everyone
Set up a summer public market, a gathering place for families and local businesses.
03. Maintenance of active trails
Restore and maintain walking trails, including resurfacing the most damaged ones.
04. Investment in parks
Pickleball and Jonathan Wilson Park: refurbishment of the courts and redevelopment of the park.
05. Traffic calming
Continue to improve road safety around schools and residential areas.
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Discover our 23 commitments:
Management and finances
1. Negotiate an increase in funding with Montreal, particularly in relation to green equalization.
2. Ensure rigorous management of borough finances in order to better plan investments.
Safety and proximity
3. Continue to strengthen road safety around schools and residential areas (speed cameras, traffic calming measures) and work with Montreal to pursue speed reduction measures on the arterial network.
4. Maintain and improve public safety services to ensure greater coverage.
5. Continue to optimize communications with citizens (work info, safety info, leisure info).
6. Continue the project to completely rehabilitate Paiement Street in Ste-Geneviève to improve safety and quality of travel.
Community and civic life
7. Continue to promote neighborhood life by organizing activities that bring people together.
8. Set up a summer public market, a gathering place for families and local merchants.
9. Encourage citizen projects (book boxes, puzzle exchanges, craft markets).
10. Complete renovation of the library planned for 2027, making it modern and welcoming for all.
Environmentand territory
11. Protect the unique, rural character of the borough.
12. Preserve and enhance our green spaces (plantings, fight against heat islands).
13. Restore and maintain walking trails, including resurfacing the most damaged asphalt.
14. Repair existing playgrounds.
15. Complete the upgrade of streetlights.
Sports, recreation and culture
16. Renovate the pickleball courts at Jonathan Wilson Park to meet growing demand.
17. Redevelop Jonathan Wilson Park (flagship project of the mandate).
18. Support cultural and sports organizations.
Partnerships and development
19. Work hand in hand with our partners and community organizations.
20. Support our local merchants with measures that promote local purchasing and economic vitality.
21. Develop partnerships with schools to involve young people in the planning of collective projects (e.g., park redevelopment).
22. Strengthen collaboration with the provincial and federal governments to seek additional funding.
23. Create a L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève Youth Council.
