A Fresh Vision to Energize Montreal


Montreal, Quebec – on Thursday, May 20, 2021, activist, jurist, and Grey Cup winning Montreal Alouette, Balarama Holness, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Montreal under his new party, Movement Montreal. With the motto “People Before Politics,” Movement Montreal is focused on energizing the city by serving and representing all Montrealers. Holness promises that Movement Montreal’s “new approach to political organizing, campaigning, and policy-making will prioritize peoples’ needs, support their aspirations, and give them a voice.”

Movement Montreal was formed out of Holness’ desire to provide Montrealers with an alternative to the status quo. Stemming from his success with grassroots advocacy in Montreal, his political movement seeks to unite the city by prioritizing Montrealers’ desires for job security, affordable housing, and accessible public transportation. “Montrealers expect a fairer government that understands the struggles that small business owners, seniors, youth, and Montrealers from all backgrounds have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. They expect more from their politicians – and I am here to deliver results.