Achi news desk-
Quebec elected citizens deemed a nuisance or a threat will now face fines of up to $1,500 and injunctions from the Supreme Court.
The provisions are part of a bill introduced Wednesday by Urban Affairs Minister Andre Laforet to end what is considered an increasingly toxic climate.
The police will be authorized to impose a fine of between 50 and 500 dollars on a person who causes a disturbance that disrupts the proceedings of a council meeting of a municipal body.
Similarly, a person who interferes with the performance of the duties of an elected municipal or district official by threats, intimidation or harassment in a way that will cause them to fear for their integrity or safety, is expected to be fined between $500 and $1,500. .
Also, the bill will authorize the Supreme Court to issue an emergency order at the request of MNA to order a person not to be in the election office, to stop communicating with the MLA, or to stop uttering words or making illegal gestures in public. interfere with the performance of the MNA’s duties.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on April 10, 2024.
