The Society for Arts and Technology will serve alcohol 24 hours a day for three days next May as part of a pilot project by the City of Montreal, a first in the country.
“The nights are full of opportunities for economic, cultural, social and territorial development. This pilot project is part of a perspective of revival and revitalization of nocturnal economic activities. We are delighted to support this project and this collaboration with MTL 24/24,” said Plateau-Mont-Royal Mayor Luc Rabouin, who is also responsible for economic and commercial development, knowledge, innovation and design.
This is the first time in Canada that permission of this kind has been granted to an establishment serving alcoholic beverages. Innovative measures to mitigate nuisances and reduce harmful effects related to consumption are planned for May 21 to 23 to ensure a safe process and harmonious cohabitation between participants and Faubourg Saint-Laurent residents.
“The Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) team is very pleased to welcome this pilot project and thus become the first hall in Quebec to be able to benefit from this privilege. This is a file that has challenged us for several years and our team has all the necessary expertise to make this event a real success,” added Jenny Thibault, Executive Director of the Society for Technological Arts.
The City breathes new life into restaurants
Montreal also announced Thursday a $2 million recovery fund for restaurants and bars to support traffic in the city center.
Each establishment can receive assistance of up to $15,000. The projects that will be supported are interior or exterior layouts to provide a safe sanitary environment, event promotion, communication of the commercial offer and digital marketing of the commercial offer.
“This Recovery Fund, in line with the financial support granted by the City of Montreal and the Government of Quebec, will allow entrepreneurs to have a certain peace of mind for the resumption of their activities”, maintained Luc Rabouin.
This envelope is accessible to restaurants and bars located in downtown Montreal and its immediate area of influence, i.e. the perimeter from the river and the Bonaventure highway to Avenue Rosemont / Van Horne and the highway. Décarie at Iberville Street.