Montreal currently has extremely restrictive postering by-laws. Postering is allowed on construction hoardings (which are private property) and on private properties that give permission, but that’s about it. These spaces are dominated by large-scale commercial postering. There is very little public space for postering which would be accessible to non-corporate advertisers, creating constant tension between those who need to advertise and the authorities.
Recently, a pilot project has been initiated in Montreal’s entertainment district, the Quartier des Spectacles, to create boards where local small entertainment venues can put up posters to advertise their shows. It’s a small step in the right direction. Read all about it in the Montreal Gazette.
