Plante did not specify whether she, or a member of her team, would reply to the texts. However, many seem perplexed by the new communications strategy. “Madame Plante, are you sure this is a good idea?” wrote one. Madame plante , vous êtes sur c'est une bonne idée ? — francois (@francoi62139471) June 23, 2021 “Was your Twitter account hacked, Mrs. Plante? Weird idea if not,” wrote another. Votre compte Twitter est hacké Mme Plante? Weird comme idée sinon. — lɐɥɔéuéS uᴉɐʌlʎS (@SlySen67) June 23, 2021 Plante's team was quick to defend the launch of the new number. Spokesperson Youssef Amane told La Presse that the texts will will be used to have “a real conversation with Montrealers” and that the purpose is for residents to “make proposals” and “send ideas.”