Montreal city council is gearing up to discuss a proposed bylaw this week aimed at curbing insults towards municipal workers and police officers.
Under the proposed bylaw, individuals found insulting municipal employees could be fined between $300 and $1,000 for a first offense. Repeat offenders may face fines of up to $2,000.
The current draft of the bylaw covers various forms of unacceptable behavior, including intimidation, harassment, threats, abuse, and insults directed at municipal workers. It also addresses offensive, humiliating, abusive, violent, or aggressive conduct.
Additionally, the proposed bylaw allows municipal employees to refuse services to individuals exhibiting inappropriate behavior.
Similar regulations have been implemented in other cities in Quebec, such as Quebec City, Laval, Longueuil, and Sherbrooke. According to a June report by The Canadian Press, thousands of fines have been issued by these municipalities over the last six years.
Montreal City Council has two meetings scheduled for the early part of this week.
