Quebec tables bill that includes fines of up to $1,500 for threatening politicians

The measures in the more than 40-page omnibus bill are designed to stop threatening behaviour, not to be used to muzzle political opposition, says Municipal Affairs Minister

People who harass or threaten Quebec politicians could soon be hit with a court injunction or a fine of up to $1,500, if a new bill tabled in the provincial legislature on Wednesday is adopted.

“No, not at all,” she said in response to the question. “What we want is to stop situations that persist, threatening comments, violent comments.” Ms. Laforest cited the example of a citizen who comes to every city council meeting and who uses abusive language. “It can boil over, then it can be threatening comments, so we are in a situation of abuse and threatening comments, so now we will be able to act,” she said.

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