What is the participatory budget?

The participatory budget is a process that enables the population to decide how to use part of the municipal budget. It gives the opportunity to Montrealers to propose ideas regarding municipal developments or facilities, and then to vote on the projects to be carried out by the city.

Process

The budget includes various steps:

Collection of ideas: any person who is interested in participating in Montréal’s future may submit their idea. Ideas may be proposed individually or collectively: on behalf of an association, a family, a group of friends or neighbors, etc.
Analysis of ideas and project development: the city analyses the ideas received and converts them into attainable projects in collaboration with representatives of organizations as well as citizens. An assessment of project feasibility and costs is carried out and a final list is submitted for voting.
Planning and realization: the projects with the highest number of votes are realized by the city within the allocated budget of $45 M, of which the amount of $10 M is reserved for projects that meet the expectations of the city’s youth.