Published 06/06/2024 5:53:00 p.m.

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

Quebec's National Assembly passed a law imposing fines up to $1,500 on those who intimidate or harass politicians, sparking concerns about free speech.
The Coalition Avenir Québec government introduced Bill 57 to address the increased resignations of elected officials, particularly at the municipal level.
An organization revealed 74% of elected municipal leaders faced harassment, with 741 out of 8,000 quitting since 2021 elections, prompting the need for the legislation.

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CTV News

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

Quebec's legislature has adopted a law that includes fines up to $1,500 for anyone who intimidates or harasses a politician.

06/06/2024 5:02:00 p.m.·Canada

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CBC News

People who intimidate, harass Quebec politicians to face $1,500 fines under new law

Quebec has adopted a law that includes fines of up to $1,500 for anyone who intimidates or harasses a politician and allows officials to ask for injunctions against citizens.

06/06/2024 7:08:47 p.m.·Canada

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Global News

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

The CAQ has said the law is necessary to stem the rise in resignations of elected officials, particularly at the municipal level. Critics have said it threatens free speech rights.

06/06/2024 5:12:37 p.m.·Toronto, Canada

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National Post

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate or harass politicians

Citizens could be fined up to $1,500 or have an injunction against them by an elected official.

06/06/2024 5:53:00 p.m.·Canada

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The Epoch Times

Quebec Adopts Law to Fine People Who Intimidate, Harass Politicians

Quebec’s legislature has adopted a law that includes fines up to $1,500 for anyone who intimidates or harasses a politician. The Coalition Avenir Québec government has said the law is necessary to stem the rise in resignations of elected officials, particularly at the municipal level, but critics have said it threatens free speech rights. The government introduced the legislation shortly after an organization representing Quebec municipalities r…

06/06/2024 4:54:05 p.m.·New York, United States

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The Globe & Mail

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

The law is necessary to stem the rise in resignations of elected officials, particularly at the municipal level, but critics have said it threatens free speech rights, Quebec says

06/06/2024 5:22:22 p.m.·Canada

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