Quebec Adopts Law to Fine People Who Intimidate, Harass Politicians

Quebec Adopts Law to Fine People Who Intimidate, Harass Politicians
Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest makes an announcement in Scott, Que., on Feb. 8, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
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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.