Yes. The City requires an authorization certificate before removing any tree 10 cm or more in diameter, measured 1.3 m above the ground. You need an accepted reason, such as a dead, diseased or dangerous tree. Call 311 for details.
In Quebec in 2026, expect roughly $260 to $520 for a small tree, $520 to $1,030 for a medium tree, and over $1,000 for a large tree near a building. Stump grinding is extra.
No. City rules forbid removing more than 50% of the living branches and forbid topping a tree.
Late winter suits most broadleaf trees: the tree is dormant and its structure is easy to see. Dead wood and dangerous branches can come off any time.
Trees in the street right-of-way belong to the City. Do not cut or prune them yourself; call 311.