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Public Commemorative Ceremony

Information for Citizens 

Last updated on July 3, 2026, at 6 h 35 p.m. 

On July 7, we will pay tribute to our colleague, Police Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, who died in the line of duty on June 22. 

We invite members of the public to join us in this public tribute to honour his memory and show their support for his family, loved ones and the entire policing community. 

Those who wish to do so may join the procession and attend the commemorative ceremony, which will be held at the Bell Centre. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the SPVM YouTube channel.

Schedule

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.: Arrival at the Citizen Procession Assembly Area (Zone d'attente citoyenne cortège) for those wishing to participate in the procession 

10:00 a.m.: Departure of the procession 

11:00 a.m.: Opening of the Citizen Ceremony Assembly Area (Zone d'attente citoyenne cérémonie) for those attending the ceremony only 

12:30 p.m.: Ceremony begins 

2:30 p.m.: Ceremony concludes

Procession

Members of the public wishing to participate in the procession are invited to gather at the Citizen Procession Assembly Area (Zone d'attente citoyenne cortège) between 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on René-Lévesque Boulevard, between Saint‑Urbain Street and Saint‑Laurent Boulevard. 

Attendees are encouraged to use public transit. The nearest métro stations are Saint‑Laurent and Place‑d'Armes. 

Ceremony

Members of the public who wish to attend the ceremony without participating in the procession may proceed to the "Citizen Ceremony Gathering Area" (Zone d'attente citoyenne cérémonie), located south of Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, across from Rio Tinto Alcan Courtyard, starting at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. 

Attendees are encouraged to use public transit whenever possible. 

BEFORE THE CEREMONY 

Please note that a security screening will be conducted at the entrance to the Bell Centre. 

DURING THE CEREMONY 

  • Please ensure that your cellphone and any other electronic devices are set to silent mode and used discreetly. 

  • We ask that you remain in your designated area. 

  • Please follow the directions provided by the master of ceremonies. 

  • We ask that you comply with instructions from event staff, security personnel and any public announcements. 

AFTER THE CEREMONY 

To facilitate everyone’s departure: 

  • Please leave the venue in an orderly manner. 

  • We ask for your patience in crowded areas. 

  • Please follow the recommended exit routes. 

  • Before leaving, make sure you have all your personal belongings. 

  • No food will be sold inside the venue. Complimentary bottled water will be provided. 

Prohibited items: Please note that all backpacks, cooler bags and sports bags are prohibited, regardless of size. Food and beverages from outside the venue are also not permitted. 

Live Broadcast on YouTube

The commemorative ceremony will also be broadcast live on the SPVM YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SPVM/streams 

Share Your Condolences

Members of the public who wish to express their condolences to his family and the SPVM policing community may do so by emailing: condoleances@spvm.qc.ca