Montreal adopts bylaw banning insults against police, municipal employees
Subsequent offences could result in fines up to $2,000.City officials have not said when they will implement the bylaw.Yves Francœur, head of the police brotherhood, has said his union's members have been pushing for such a bylaw for years. However, the bylaw doesn't define what could be construed as an insult.City councillor Carla Beauvais heavily criticized the administration for not providing clear definitions. She also questioned the lack of public consultations."A threat can be proven.
- ▪Subsequent offences could result in fines up to $2,000.City officials have not said when they will implement the bylaw.Yves Francœur, head of the police brotherhood, has said his union's members have been pushing for such a bylaw for years.
- ▪However, the bylaw doesn't define what could be construed as an insult.City councillor Carla Beauvais heavily criticized the administration for not providing clear definitions.
- ▪She also questioned the lack of public consultations."A threat can be proven.
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MontrealMontreal city council adopts bylaw banning insults against police, municipal employeesMontreal city council has adopted a bylaw to ban people from insulting police officers and other municipal employees.Residents who insult city staff would face fines between $300 and $1,000 for a 1st offenceErika Morris · The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:36 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 21PlayListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Montreal's city hall building is seen here in a photo taken in November 2024.
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