Laval mayor announces he has a brain tumour

08-Sep-2026

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Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer announced September 7 that he has a brain tumor. While he must wait for more information to “see what happens next,” he plans to remain in office, though he will scale back his public activities.

In a social media post, Boyer explained that he had been experiencing headaches and visual disturbances for several months, which prompted him to undergo an MRI of his brain.

“The diagnosis is in: a meningioma, a brain tumor,” he revealed. “Most of these tumors are benign, but I have to wait for my upcoming appointments with a neurosurgeon to find out what happens next.”

Boyer announced that he will scale back his public activities this fall to take care of himself, but he indicated that he will continue to fulfill his duties as mayor and attend all work meetings.

“I feel fine, my energy levels are excellent, and I retain all my abilities,” he wrote.

“Although I don’t yet have answers to all my questions, I know one thing: I want to continue to be involved in my city,” he affirmed, adding `that there is no greater joy in life than sharing my daily life with those around me.’

Boyer concluded by saying that he is moving forward “with serenity.”