Montreal Police wary of enforcing Bill 78

As many CEGEPs resume classes this week, Montreal Police are wary of enforcing Bill 78.

According to CBC news, the police wil not enforce certain clauses of the Bill unless school authorities request police intervention.

The law makes it illegal to participate in a protest that could result in students being prevented from going into a classroom.

It is also illegal to contribute to slowing down, degrading, or delaying college or university classes. 

Fines go from $1000 to $5000 for individuals and up to $125 000 for a student or faculty association. 

Police spokesperson Commander Ian Lafreniere stated that it wouldn't make sense to intervene and free up entry into a school if classes were already cancelled.

The police will continue to enforce the Criminal Code, which offences include unlawful public assemblies.

Bill 78, which is now also known as Law 12, has an expiry date of July 1, 2013.