GoKawiilMontreal council passes bylaw fining residents who insult city staff or police
Montreal city council voted 35-25 to adopt a bylaw banning insults, harassment, threats and aggressive behaviour toward police officers and other municipal employees. First offences carry fines of $300 to $1,000, rising to as much as $2,000 for repeat violations, and city staff would be allowed to refuse service to offenders. Officials have not set a date for implementation, and the bylaw does not define what counts as an insult.