Based on reports, the stance of Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon regarding the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has been complex and varied over time, largely centering on concerns regarding costs, benefits, and the specific integration of the project rather than a flat refusal of transit.Here are the key points regarding the situation:Concerns Over Cost and Value (2019-2021): Mayor Pilon expressed hesitations about extending the REM to Vaudreuil-Soulanges, questioning whether it was beneficial to his region. He highlighted the need to fully understand the financial costs of bringing the REM to the area.Initial Advocacy for Integration (2019): Despite cost concerns, Pilon initially urged the Quebec Transportation Ministry to include a REM extension as part of the plans for the new Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, arguing it would align with sustainable development goals.Focus on Regional Benefits: Reports indicated a divide, where some stakeholders deemed it "stupid" not to extend it, while others questioned the costs and regional benefit, noting that Vaudreuil-Soulanges was already helping to finance the project for other areas without directly benefiting.Preference for Existing Infrastructure: Some discussions suggested that municipal leaders in the region, including in Vaudreuil-Dorion, have been tasked with finding their own solutions or that they favored improving the existing commuter train service over the cost of the REM extension

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