Montreal gets metropolis status, with more powers and autonomy

QUEBEC — A bill giving Montreal more powers and autonomy sailed into law Thursday.
In a lunchtime vote, MNAs in the legislature gave their final approval to Bill 121 which — among other things — declares Montreal the province’s metropolis.
It also gives the city sweeping new powers to develop its economy and more powers over things like housing and the integration of immigrants.
The bill was left sitting on the order paper last June when the National Assembly recessed owi