Tremblay resigns amidst scandal

There is major change in Montreal politics.

According to CBC News, Gerard Tremblay stepped down as mayor of Montreal on Monday evening. He made the announcement at a hastily organized news conference at city hall.

Tremblay explained the recent allegations that he turned a blind eye to corruption and misspending in city hall left him no choice to resign. He also stated that he has left the city in a better financial picture since taking office in 2001.

The city's 62 executive committee members will hold a secret vote to determine the interim mayor until the municipal elections are held in one year.

Meanwhile, four new people have faced consequences for their alleged involvement in the corruption scandal. Three are workers for the infrastructure department and the other is a Montreal engineer in charge of infrastructure.

All four people were named in hearings at the Charbonneau Commission by Lino Zambito