Montreal adopts a new bylaw that prohibits insulting police officers and municipal employees, according to multiple reports. The measure is adopted after a debate at city council that lasts more than half an hour.
The city vote results in the bylaw being approved with 35 councillors in favour and 25 opposed. Opponents, including members of the official opposition, criticize the proposal during the debate, with one describing it as “half-baked.” Coverage also notes the bylaw’s scope, with some outlets emphasizing that it applies both to police and to municipal staff.
While the core details—its adoption, the vote count, and the ban on insults—are consistent across sources, they differ slightly in emphasis. One outlet focuses on municipal employees, while another highlights that police are also covered.
