Early Grand Prix may overlap with Habs
With the Grand Prix now taking place in May, there’s a possibility the event may conflict with a Canadiens playoff game. Grand Prix is the weekend of May 22‑24, not the impending long weekend.
Strippers at Montreal clubs are planning a walkout for Grand Prix weekend, in an attempt to establish their right to be paid.
SMD 17:59 on 2026-05-14 Permalink
All sex workers are encouraged to strike: “On May 23 the Sex Work Autonomous Committee is inviting sex workers and allies to participate in activities and a protest — and encourage sex workers to deprive the city of their services. Their demands? Abolishing the bar fee in strip clubs. Gaining worker status with Quebec’s labour board, the CNESST, to get protections like sick leave, disability, Employment Insurance, and a way to report unjust or unsafe labour practices. Fully decriminalizing sex work. And eventually, even a wage.” From some deep reporting by The Rover.
Kate 19:07 on 2026-05-14 Permalink
Thank you, SMD.
PatrickC 21:24 on 2026-05-14 Permalink
Maybe the strippers should join up with the blue collar workers who, as you reported, intend to “make themselves visible” during the Grand Prix days.