Politics montrealgazette.com Montreal takes small but important step in climate change fight Mayor Valérie Plante announces city officials will reduce travel and offset their carbon footprint by buying credits.
Impacts Montreal mayor pins climate hopes on public transport boost Valerie Plante, the first female mayor of the Canadian city, the largest in Quebec province, said Montreal already faces worsening flood risk and extreme weather due to a warming climate - which will dictate how the city spends its resources.