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Three Additional Golf Courses Protected by the CMM’s RCI

Published on 09-22-2022

Today, the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM) council ratified an amendment to the interim control by-law (RCI) 2022-97 in order to include three additional sectors in the Greater Montreal region with potential for conversion into green space or natural environment.

These three sectors are namely Club de Golf Boucherville, Golf Dorval, and Golf Ste-Rose in Laval, all of which are located within the urban perimeter. Together, they represent the equivalent of 190 hectares, bringing to 474 hectares the surface area of spaces protected by this by-law that already include six gold courses, thus allowing the municipalities concerned to reflect on their future development.  

The RCI aims at promoting the conversion and renaturalization of green spaces in the metropolitan region, where there are no longer enough entirely natural spaces to meet the protection targets now required to address climate change and ensure a viable future for tomorrow’s generations. The by-law came into effect on August 25, 2010, following approval by the Quebec government, and is part of the revision work of the PMAD (Metropolitan Development Plan), led by a special commission in order to ensure sustainable development of the region until 2041. The revised version will be tabled by June 2025.

An action that requires the participation of the next government
The acquisition of sectors presenting potential for conversion into green space or natural environment is a relevant mean to not only increase natural environments in several municipalities of the Greater Montreal region, but also to achieve the CMM’s objectives, and those of the government, in terms of protection and enhancement of wildlife and plant species, habitats, and biodiversity. However, this action requires significant investments, which is why the CMM wishes to add a new axis of the Green and Blue Infrastructure program and is asking the next Quebec government for a contribution of $100 million to help municipalities carry out their projects.

"The Greater Montreal population is calling for more green space, even more so since the pandemic. However, the region is highly urbanized, and increasing the surface area of natural environments can no longer be based solely on acquisitions but must also integrate ecological restoration. We hope that the next Quebec government will partner with the CMM to address this issue and support the municipalities in the creation of projects that better meet local needs," said Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal and President of the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM).

"In 2021, the City of Dorval decided to make of Golf Dorval something more than just a golf course and turned it into a public urban green space that could be used throughout the year for seasonal activities deemed important to the well-being of our residents. The many acres of land and wetlands covered by the RCI represent an incredible living biosphere, including 216 species of birds, 265 species of plants, and numerous wildlife such as foxes, raccoons, and coyotes. That is why we welcome this RCI as it supports and solidifies our decision. It provides an opportunity to better plan the future recreational development of this large area, one of the last of its kind in our municipality," expressed Marc Doret, Mayor of Dorval.

Consult the interim control by-law (RCI) – In French

To know more about the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM) visit www.cmm.qc.ca (in French).

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NEWS

Three Additional Golf Courses Protected by the CMM’s RCI

Published on 09-22-2022

Today, the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM) council ratified an amendment to the interim control by-law (RCI) 2022-97 in order to include three additional sectors in the Greater Montreal region with potential for conversion into green space or natural environment.

These three sectors are namely Club de Golf Boucherville, Golf Dorval, and Golf Ste-Rose in Laval, all of which are located within the urban perimeter. Together, they represent the equivalent of 190 hectares, bringing to 474 hectares the surface area of spaces protected by this by-law that already include six gold courses, thus allowing the municipalities concerned to reflect on their future development.  

The RCI aims at promoting the conversion and renaturalization of green spaces in the metropolitan region, where there are no longer enough entirely natural spaces to meet the protection targets now required to address climate change and ensure a viable future for tomorrow’s generations. The by-law came into effect on August 25, 2010, following approval by the Quebec government, and is part of the revision work of the PMAD (Metropolitan Development Plan), led by a special commission in order to ensure sustainable development of the region until 2041. The revised version will be tabled by June 2025.

An action that requires the participation of the next government
The acquisition of sectors presenting potential for conversion into green space or natural environment is a relevant mean to not only increase natural environments in several municipalities of the Greater Montreal region, but also to achieve the CMM’s objectives, and those of the government, in terms of protection and enhancement of wildlife and plant species, habitats, and biodiversity. However, this action requires significant investments, which is why the CMM wishes to add a new axis of the Green and Blue Infrastructure program and is asking the next Quebec government for a contribution of $100 million to help municipalities carry out their projects.

"The Greater Montreal population is calling for more green space, even more so since the pandemic. However, the region is highly urbanized, and increasing the surface area of natural environments can no longer be based solely on acquisitions but must also integrate ecological restoration. We hope that the next Quebec government will partner with the CMM to address this issue and support the municipalities in the creation of projects that better meet local needs," said Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal and President of the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM).

"In 2021, the City of Dorval decided to make of Golf Dorval something more than just a golf course and turned it into a public urban green space that could be used throughout the year for seasonal activities deemed important to the well-being of our residents. The many acres of land and wetlands covered by the RCI represent an incredible living biosphere, including 216 species of birds, 265 species of plants, and numerous wildlife such as foxes, raccoons, and coyotes. That is why we welcome this RCI as it supports and solidifies our decision. It provides an opportunity to better plan the future recreational development of this large area, one of the last of its kind in our municipality," expressed Marc Doret, Mayor of Dorval.

Consult the interim control by-law (RCI) – In French

To know more about the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM) visit www.cmm.qc.ca (in French).

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Three Additional Golf Courses Protected by the CMM’s RCI

Published on 09-22-2022

Today, the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM) council ratified an amendment to the interim control by-law (RCI) 2022-97 in order to include three additional sectors in the Greater Montreal region with potential for conversion into green space or natural environment.

These three sectors are namely Club de Golf Boucherville, Golf Dorval, and Golf Ste-Rose in Laval, all of which are located within the urban perimeter. Together, they represent the equivalent of 190 hectares, bringing to 474 hectares the surface area of spaces protected by this by-law that already include six gold courses, thus allowing the municipalities concerned to reflect on their future development.  

The RCI aims at promoting the conversion and renaturalization of green spaces in the metropolitan region, where there are no longer enough entirely natural spaces to meet the protection targets now required to address climate change and ensure a viable future for tomorrow’s generations. The by-law came into effect on August 25, 2010, following approval by the Quebec government, and is part of the revision work of the PMAD (Metropolitan Development Plan), led by a special commission in order to ensure sustainable development of the region until 2041. The revised version will be tabled by June 2025.

An action that requires the participation of the next government
The acquisition of sectors presenting potential for conversion into green space or natural environment is a relevant mean to not only increase natural environments in several municipalities of the Greater Montreal region, but also to achieve the CMM’s objectives, and those of the government, in terms of protection and enhancement of wildlife and plant species, habitats, and biodiversity. However, this action requires significant investments, which is why the CMM wishes to add a new axis of the Green and Blue Infrastructure program and is asking the next Quebec government for a contribution of $100 million to help municipalities carry out their projects.

"The Greater Montreal population is calling for more green space, even more so since the pandemic. However, the region is highly urbanized, and increasing the surface area of natural environments can no longer be based solely on acquisitions but must also integrate ecological restoration. We hope that the next Quebec government will partner with the CMM to address this issue and support the municipalities in the creation of projects that better meet local needs," said Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal and President of the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM).

"In 2021, the City of Dorval decided to make of Golf Dorval something more than just a golf course and turned it into a public urban green space that could be used throughout the year for seasonal activities deemed important to the well-being of our residents. The many acres of land and wetlands covered by the RCI represent an incredible living biosphere, including 216 species of birds, 265 species of plants, and numerous wildlife such as foxes, raccoons, and coyotes. That is why we welcome this RCI as it supports and solidifies our decision. It provides an opportunity to better plan the future recreational development of this large area, one of the last of its kind in our municipality," expressed Marc Doret, Mayor of Dorval.

Consult the interim control by-law (RCI) – In French

To know more about the Montreal Metropolitan Commission (CMM) visit www.cmm.qc.ca (in French).

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