Soraya Martinez Ferrada, candidate for mayor of Montreal and leader of Ensemble Montréal, is proud to announce that the journalist, television host, and columnist Leslie Roberts will run for City Councillor in the Peter-McGill district in the upcoming municipal elections.
A lifelong Montrealer, Leslie Roberts is a well-known face in Canadian media and a respected voice in journalism for decades. He has been deeply involved in the community, supporting causes such as the Montreal Children’s Hospital, cancer research initiatives, and Sun Youth.
As a resident of Peter-McGill, Leslie knows the district’s challenges firsthand. With the leadership of Soraya Martinez Ferrada and the Ensemble Montréal team, he is committed to revitalizing downtown, restoring financial stability, and building a vibrant, welcoming Montreal by:
- Addressing the housing crisis
- Improving safe and efficient mobility
- Enhancing cleanliness
- Strengthening public safety
- Reducing homelessness
Quotes:
“Leslie Roberts has spent much of his life giving a voice to Montreal through his work as a journalist and community advocate. Now, he’s choosing to take that experience into public service. We’re honored to have his perspective and leadership on our team. This is great news for Montreal.” – Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Candidate for Mayor of Montreal and Leader of Ensemble Montréal
“I have always been a proud ambassador for Montreal. Wherever I go, I highlight the energy, culture, and potential of my hometown. But in recent years, I have been deeply saddened to see it struggle financially, held back by misplaced priorities and ineffective policies. Montrealers share their concerns with me, and I want to respond in a concrete way. Writing about these issues matters, but to bring real change, I need to take it a step further. That is why today I am running alongside Soraya, who embodies the leadership Montreal truly needs.” – Leslie Roberts, candidate for Ensemble Montréal in the Peter-McGill district.
