Police in Quebec municipalities issued thousands of fines for insulting officers (opens original article in a new tab)

Quebec municipalities issued thousands of fines for insulting officers, with Quebec City issuing over 11,000 fines between 2020 and 2026, sparking debate over free speech and police powers amid ongoing misconduct investigations.

• Quebec municipalities issued thousands of fines for insulting officers over six years
• Quebec City issued 11,092 fines between 2020 and 2026 under a bylaw against disrespectful language
• Civil rights activists warn new bylaws could worsen tensions and infringe on free speech
• Montreal considers similar bylaws amid ongoing police misconduct investigations
• Quebec City collected $1.7 million in fines from 2020 to 2026
• Montreal police condemned a man's misogynistic insults but support bylaws for respectful interactions