Montreal City Council Bans Insults Against Officials and Police
Montreal city council approved a regulation on September 21, 2026, that bans insults toward municipal officials and police, aiming to reduce disrespect toward public servants.
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Montreal Passes Ban on Insults Toward City Officials
Montreal’s city council approved a regulation on September 21 that prohibits insults toward municipal representatives, including police, with enforcement limited to serious cases.
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