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The role of politics
In Brossard, various policies are in place to define the general principles that guide the city’s decisions and actions in different areas, such as the environment, mobility, citizen participation and economic development. These policies exist to respond to specific issues and guide the management of municipal activities in a coherent and efficient manner.
In addition to setting out guiding principles, some policies include concrete courses of action that can be developed into detailed action plans. They serve as a framework for the adoption of regulations, the launch of municipal programs and the implementation of local initiatives for the benefit of citizens.
The role of action plans
An action plan transforms the commitments and orientations defined in a policy into concrete measures. It details the objectives, priority actions and resources required to implement them, taking into account the city’s human, financial and technical capacities.
Thanks to these plans, we can put in place structuring projects, such as the development of sustainable infrastructures, support for local organizations, or initiatives promoting the community’s quality of life. An action plan is also accompanied by a follow-up mechanism, to ensure that commitments made are respected and that their effects are regularly assessed.
In short, these policies and action plans are designed to improve the daily lives of our citizens by offering services adapted to their needs, ensuring efficient management of resources and contributing to the harmonious development of Brossard.
The policies
A Tree Policy was adopted in 2009 to ensure the continuity of efforts to preserve our forest heritage. The benefits of urban trees have been well documented, both for the environment and for the health of citizens.
At a time when digital communications and information technologies are considerably increasing the speed of interaction between organizations and their various publics, it is becoming essential to structure and manage the ways in which all the players who revolve around an organization and are likely to interact in the field of communications.
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Brossard’s Family and Seniors Policy adopts an inclusive vision of the family, where each individual plays a key role in the community. By bringing together the family policy and the Municipalité amie des aînés (MADA ) initiative, the city is reaffirming its commitment to families and seniors, by valuing their autonomy and contribution.
The Policy on the Governance of Personal Information sets out the rules governing the City’s governance of the personal information it collects or holds, as well as the implementation of various procedures and a process for handling complaints relating to the protection of this information.
In 2011, the Ville de Brossard and Nature-Action Québec acquired 230 hectares in the Bois de Brossard to ensure their protection in perpetuity, bringing the total number of protected natural environments to 519 hectares, or 11.48% of the territory. These spaces, among the largest in the Montérégie region, benefit both biodiversity and quality of life for residents.
Within the framework of the Politique de protection des milieux naturels de l’agglomération de Longueuil, Brossard is pursuing its efforts to acquire other lands covered by the conservation plan.
Consult the Master Plan for the Management of Natural Environments
The Active Mobility Policy is based on four guiding principles, which represent the city’s values when it comes to active mobility: land-use planning focused on active transportation, a city on a human scale, a city accessible to all, and collective thinking.
The Citizen Participation Policy aims to encourage citizens to take part in the city’s decision-making process, to promote dialogue between the city and the population, and to provide a framework for the nature of the projects proposed by the city.
Brossard residents can count on a large number of communityorganizations dedicated to their well-being. The city supports their contribution through its policy of recognition and support for organizations.
This policy sets out Brossard’s commitment to supporting organizations in their work with the public, as well as in the services they provide to the community. It also specifies the conditions and obligations that organizations must meet in order to benefit from recognition status.
The purpose of adopting a Toponymy Policy is to establish rules, criteria and procedures that will enable the City to process requests for street, park, square and public building names or any other commemorative names on its territory in a transparent, equitable, uniform, consistent, efficient and inclusive manner.
Anyone submitting a naming request to the Toponymy Committee must complete the toponymic proposal form prepared by the City and, if applicable, provide a list of the 12 Brossard residents who have co-signed the request.
This policy contains guidelines to assist and guide the City and its employees in the installation and use of video surveillance and telephone recording systems.
It proposes an approach that strikes the right balance between the protection of personal information, privacy and security.
Finally, it has been drafted in compliance with the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (RLRQ, c. C-12), the Access Act, the Civil Code of Quebec and the “Practical Advice on Video Surveillance for Public Bodies and Companies”.
The Cultural Policy is the fruit of a participatory process involving the population, creators and partners from various sectors of society: cultural, community, educational and economic. It’s a unifying tool aimed at enriching the quality of life of our citizens, and making culture even more present. The Cultural Action Plan 2022-2026 enables us to move from planning to management, by linking concrete actions and activities to objectives.
Adopted in September 2025, the Environmental Policy defines the major directions that will guide the city in the coming years. It is based on a clear vision: to build a city that is sustainable, resilient and concerned with the well-being of the community.
This policy places the environment at the heart of all municipal decisions. It aims to protect biodiversity and natural environments, reduce our ecological footprint, adapt our neighborhoods to climate change and improve our citizens’ quality of life.
Beyond the City’s actions, the Policy is also intended to be a mobilizing tool. It invites the community to participate in the ecological transition, so that together we can create a greener, healthier future for present and future generations.
In response to the growing interest inurban agriculture, the city council adopted its first Urban Agriculture Policy, produced in collaboration with the Urban Agriculture Laboratory (AU/LAB) and the result of a public participation process.
The Agricultural Action Plan 2022-2023 consolidates the city’s commitment and presents actions based on seven ambitious orientations that serve as guidelines for the integration and development of urban agriculture on the territory.
Action plans
Ville de Brossard is committed to making life easier for people living with a disability. With this in mind, it has drawn up the Disability Action Plan 2023-2024 in favor of inclusion.
Consult the Disability Action Plan 2023-2024
Consult the Disability Action Plan 2023-2024 (e-text version)
View the 2023 report and the 2024 update
Climate change is already having an impact on many aspects of our daily lives, exposing us to numerous risks that are set to worsen and multiply between now and the end of the century. These include an increase in the probability of extreme weather events, more rain in winter, and more heat waves and droughts in summer.
It was against this backdrop that the City of Brossard decided to draw up its very first Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP). The aim of this plan is to ensure the well-being and safety of our citizens, as well as the sustainability of our buildings and infrastructures. The completion of this plan has made it possible to identify priority objectives from which derive adaptation measures to be implemented in order to minimize the potential negative impacts of climate change on the territory.
The quality of the air we breathe, climate change and energy efficiency are all linked by their influence on public health and the environment. There are several threats in this respect, such as the presence of greenhouse gases and fine airborne particles, which have negative effects on human well-being, particularly for sensitive populations, as well as on climate stability.
The urban forestry strategic and intervention plan is a planning tool that gives concrete form to the orientations set out in the Tree Policy and environmental action plans, and defines the city’s vision for the next 20 years. The document mainly targets the entire urbanized perimeter, i.e. municipal and residential properties, as well as the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors. However, the plan also proposes measures to enhance and conserve the woodlands and natural environments present on the territory, particularly in view of the ecological wealth they contain.
Municipal Child Protection Charter
This charter is an initiative of the municipality of Fortierville, in collaboration with Espace MUNI and the Fédération québécoise des municipalités. Its aim is to encourage the implementation of measures that will help protect children and provide them with a safe and healthy environment.
Municipalities like Brossard that join the program commit to :
- Provide a safe living environment;
- Recognize children’s right to be heard;
- Raising awareness;
- Make supportive gestures.