The Archbishop of Montreal lauds the elevation of Archbishop Francis Leo to the College of Cardinals, calling it a significant honour for Canada and a proud milestone for Montreal, where Leo began his priestly formation. His service and leadership are celebrated as vital contributions to the Church.

Statement from the CCCB:  

The Archbishop of Toronto elevated to the College of Cardinals - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (cccb.ca)

Comments from Montreal's Archbishop Christian Lépine:

"As Archbishop of Montreal, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, on his appointment as Cardinal by Pope Francis. This is a moment of great joy and pride for the Church in Canada, and particularly for us in Montreal, where Cardinal-elect Leo began his priestly journey. His dedication to the Church, his deep theological knowledge, and his exemplary service, both here in our archdiocese and internationally, have been a true gift to the People of God.
We give thanks to God for his elevation to the College of Cardinals and pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide him in his new responsibilities, serving the universal Church with wisdom and humility. May his leadership bring further grace and blessings to the faithful, and may he continue to be a source of inspiration for all of us.

Let us keep Cardinal-elect Leo in our prayers as he prepares for this sacred mission."

Source : https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-10/pope-francis-announces-consistory-for-creation-of-new-cardinals.html