The proposal was controversial, especially in light of the historical nature of the name. (The STM's Parc Metro and RTM commuter rail station were to remain "Parc" due to a moratorium on renaming metro stations.)
The proposal was met with opposition, particularly in light of its historical implications. The STM's decision to retain the names of certain metro stations, such as Parc, was also influenced by a moratorium on renaming these stations.