The officials announced the opening of Terrasses in the Southwest Montreal area two weeks earlier this year and its closure two weeks later in the fall, with the aim of helping restaurants and bars that struggled during the economic slowdown.

According to many accounts, the winter season was dull, so the region decided that the mild weather was a great opportunity to move into the terrace season.

 Council member Craig Souffy said, who hopes that this will give a boost to the restaurants and bars.

He confirmed that the traders are very excited because they are able to have this opportunity."

 He said, "It helps the shopping streets develop a little more. So opening it early is good to attract more people to the street, stay on the street, and enjoy our local small businesses that we want to support."

 He confirmed that the opening of Terrasses in Southwest Montreal two weeks in advance to take advantage of the mild weather is in Barbara, after a long winter hibernation, Montreal residents are enjoying the terrace season.

He added, I believe it really revitalizes the city, bringing customers from everywhere. And we are here, it is my pleasure to welcome many people every day and all our neighbors as well. I think it is just a great way to revive the city,  according to him.

He pointed out that it is a revival that many businesses may need after the difficult year 2023, as sales declined, bankruptcies rose, and inflation affected everyone's spending.

 However, the hope is that if you build a terrace, customers will come.

 Souffy explained: "We really feel this buzz. People have really been waiting for it and we feel it."

He confirmed that people are having difficulty covering their expenses."  "Obviously, with inflation, it has been really tough. We are witnessing rising housing prices for everyone as well. So people definitely avoid luxuries. You know, they cut back on things like going to restaurants."