In its first ever municipal election, Transition Montréal, the new progressive political party led by mayoral candidate Craig Sauvé, ended the night in fourth place with 8.5 per cent of the votes, around 11 p.m. even as counting continued.

“I think we changed the face of this election,” said the three-term city councillor. “I think we did influence positions that other parties had to take because we went in places they were afraid to go. That’s what courage is all about, that’s why we said with courage for Montreal,” he added.

Transition Montréal promoted a platform focused on improving affordable housing, public transportation, bike lanes, public safety, nightlife and access to affordable food.

It also proposed a higher tax-rate on single-family homes worth over 3.5 million dollars to

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