Sud-ouest

The Sud-Ouest borough is a true urban gem, vibrant with history and renewal. Crossed by the Lachine Canal and rich in industrial heritage, it skillfully blends heritage and modernity. Its six neighborhoods offer a dynamic cultural life, community spaces on a human scale, and green spaces accessible to all. Thanks to a close-knit community, the Sud-Ouest is an inclusive living environment where everyone has a place. With its lively neighborhoods, local infrastructure and vibrant cultural programming, it embodies the spirit of Montreal: warm, innovative and deeply human.

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Caroline Perron

Sud-ouest

Our commitments



01. Housing


Continue building off-market housing and strengthen tools to combat the housing crisis.


02. Mobility


Implement measures to ease traffic, make travel safer and promote mobility.


03. Environment


Take action to make our neighborhoods resilient to the impacts of climate change.


04. Citizen participation


Involve the population in dialogue and solutions for green, safe and supportive living environments.


05. Economic development


Commit to dynamic and user-friendly commercial arteries and to the prosperity of the Sud-Ouest.



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Commitment to dynamic, welcoming commercial streets and the prosperity of the Sud-Ouest


  • Maintain and facilitate access to affordable, non-market commercial spaces

  • Act to make our commercial streets welcoming and accessible

  • Promote the attractiveness of the Sud-Ouest for businesses through innovative economic development strategies



Continue greening, reduce paved surfaces, and expand green infrastructure


  • Prepare and support residents and businesses in the Sud-Ouest to face the concrete effects of climate change

  • Use innovative means to sustainably develop our territory



Make our streets safe for everyone while facilitating sustainable mobility choices


  • Facilitate sustainable mobility choices for all

  • Ensure long-term safety around establishments frequented by children and seniors

  • Guarantee an equitable sharing of public space and accessibility for everyone



Engage the population in dialogue and solutions for green, safe, and inclusive living environments


  • Launch the first local citizens’ assembly for climate, to adapt our urban lifestyles and reduce our impact on the environment and the climate

  • Encourage citizen involvement in the development of our living environments

  • Bring information closer to residents and simplify access to municipal services



Continue building non-market housing and strengthen tools to fight the housing crisis


  • Develop the Bridge-Bonaventure district as a complete living environment, targeting 40% non-market housing

  • Diversify our toolbox to create and seize opportunities to add and preserve housing in the Sud-Ouest

  • Crack down on negligent landlords to ensure healthy living conditions for all tenants



Take care of our people and our neighborhoods to build supportive communities


  • Continue the fight against food insecurity by supporting organizations that provide access to healthy, nutritious, and local food

  • Build neighborhoods where it is good to grow old

  • Develop a proactive community mediation approach to prevent tensions and create inclusive, safe living environments



Invest in our public infrastructure


  • Carry out major municipal facility projects in our growing sectors while upgrading existing infrastructure that needs attention

  • Plan Bridge-Bonaventure as a complete living environment with public services



Support the cultural vitality of the Sud-Ouest and strengthen the sense of belonging in our neighborhoods


  • Beautify our neighborhoods and host cultural events to position the Sud-Ouest as a vibrant and attractive territory

  • Complete the Griffintown cultural hub to offer a diverse and comprehensive cultural presence across all neighborhoods

  • Collaborate in the creation of the Artisans’ District within the Bridge-Bonaventure hub to support jobs, creation, and heritage promotion

  • In a context of demographic growth, welcome new residents choosing the Sud-Ouest and reinforce the sense of belonging in our neighborhoods



Act collectively for responsible waste management, from production to disposal, and for clean neighborhoods


  • Develop accessible, integrated waste management hubs to make life easier for everyone

  • Address cleanliness, waste, and overconsumption by adopting a circular vision of waste management, by and for the population



With Luc Rabouin and the Projet Montréal team, act at the Montreal-wide scale to deliver results in the Sud-Ouest