Quebec Tables Bill That Includes Fines of up to $1,500 for Threatening Politicians

Quebec Tables Bill That Includes Fines of up to $1,500 for Threatening Politicians
Quebec Minister of Municipal Affairs Andree Laforest answers questions during a scrum at the opening of the Coalition Avenir Quebec caucus in Saguenay on Sept. 7, 2023. The Canadian Press/Francis Vachon
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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 April 10 is adopted.

Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest presented the proposed legislation, which aims to put an end to the often-toxic climate faced by elected officials.