Offenders could face fines of up to $10,000 and/or a year in prison.
Calgary city council is debating Tuesday a bylaw that seeks to put distance between protestors and city facilities.
Called the “Safe and Inclusive Access Bylaw,” any protest that objects to or disapproves of any race, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, place of origin, marital or family status, sexual orientation or income source within 100 metres of entrances to a public library or recreation centre is not allowed. The bylaw also prohibits similar protests inside those facilities.
The proposed changes also included adding the word “intimidation” to the existing Public Behaviour Bylaw, which restricts harassment of another person in a public space. Repeat offences would result in a doubling or tripling of minimum fines.The move comes after 36-year-old Derek Scott Reimer was arrested and charged for disrupting aReimer is facing a total of eight charges in a hate-motivated crime, Calgary police said.
“Threats of violence will not be tolerated and this incident is currently under investigation with many units engaged across the service,” CPS said in a statement.“We want to reassure community members that everyone has the right to feel safe in our city and we continue to work with event organizers, participants and everyone in attendance to ensure the safety of all involved.”Ward 11 Coun.
“It is providing that zone where people can enter and exit a facility free of intimidation or harassment, be that verbal or non-verbal,” Penner said.–With files from Adam Toy, Global News.
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