The municipal affairs minister said he was “deeply touched” by the situation of Saint-Constant’s civil servants and elected officials who had to deal with the aggression of a citizen who threatened them.
Other municipalities in Quebec are also grappling with violent attacks on elected municipal officials.
On Thursday, the municipal affairs minister lamented the situation.
I met the Mayor of Saint-Constant and his team and I was very touched by their testimony. Intimidation and threats have no place in our democratic life.
Andre Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs
She continued, “I [déjà] We have put in place an action plan to combat harassment and intimidation of our elected officials, while at the same time reminding citizens of the importance of maintaining a climate of respect at City Council. Now, when such situations arise, I will ensure that the communication channels with the cities are open to better support the municipalities. »
Official opposition party Virginie Dufour Vis-Ess also expressed concern.
In a press release, he said, “As a former city council member, I have already been subjected to bullying. “Therefore, I am very concerned by the information that today reveals such a situation to the elected officials and municipal authorities of Saint-Constant. »
He criticized the Legault government for “not taking any concrete action” on the file.
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