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Institut de politiques alternatives de Montréal (IPAM)
35788 CSP Léo-Pariseau
Montréal, QC H2X 0A4
Tél: 514-844-4076
Courriel: info@ipamontreal.org
Commentary by IPAM on the draft regulation on public participation in urban planning and development
/in Democracy and Citizenship, Featured, IPAM Activities, Urban Planning, Heritage & Transportation /by IPAMIn December 2017, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy sought comments on the draft regulation on public participation in planning and development. Here is the Commentary of our board of directors, submitted to the ministry December 30, 2017. Click here to download the Commentary. (Translate this document for IPAM)
What future for public participation in Montreal?
/in Democracy and Citizenship, Featured /by Commun-ITTranslation of the open letter that appeared in the newspaper Le Devoir, October 28, 2017: The issue of participatory democracy deserves to be addressed during this election campaign in Montreal following the adoption of Bill 122 last June recognizing that municipalities are local governments. In the area of urban planning, the Bill allows municipalities […]
IPAM brief on Bill 121
/in Democracy and Citizenship, Economic and Cultural Development, Poverty, Social Housing & Social Justice, Urban Ecology, Urban Planning, Heritage & Transportation /by IPAMMarch 29, 2017 Members of the Board of Directors of IPAM presented a brief on Bill 121 (An Act to increase the autonomy and powers of Ville de Montréal, the metropolis of Québec). This brief was presented at public hearings of the Committee on Planning and the Public Domain. Speaking on behalf of IPAM: Marie-Odile […]
IPAM brief on Bill 122
/in Democracy and Citizenship, Economic and Cultural Development, Featured, IPAM Activities, Poverty, Social Housing & Social Justice, Urban Ecology, Urban Planning, Heritage & Transportation /by IPAMFebruary 14, 2017 IPAM presented a brief (link below in French) to the public hearings of the Committee on Planning and the Public Domain on Bill 122 – An Act mainly to recognize that municipalities are local governments and to increase their autonomy and powers. Key points : sustainable development; the abolition of referendums; strengthen […]
Montréal-Métropole: Please share your ideas!
/in Democracy and Citizenship, Economic and Cultural Development, IPAM Activities, Poverty, Social Housing & Social Justice, Urban Ecology, Urban Planning, Heritage & Transportation /by IPAMThank you to everyone who attended our public forum held on November 30 at the Canadian Center for Architecture, as well as our January 30 roundtable at Rayside-Labossière. These two major events underscored the need for public debates as such, considering the potential impact of Bills 121 and 122. In addition, the strong social engagement […]
The Metropolis of Montreal: the role of citizens and civil society
/in Democracy and Citizenship /by Commun-ITIPAM invites you to its next event! Event Program: IPAM Event Program Speakers biographies: Biographies SAVE THE DATE for this important event taking place on November 30th 2016, from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Canadian Centre for Architecture The Metropolis of Montreal: the role of citizens and civil society The Government of Quebec is ready […]