PQ introduces Bill 10 in quest to fight corruption

The PQ is embarking on a blitz to pass a series of bills before parliament breaks for the holidays.

According to CBC News, the latest bill is receiving plenty of support from opposition parties. Bill 10 gives power to a judge to suspend any mayor or councillor with pay if they are facing a criminal charge that could lead to prison time.

Both the opposition Liberals and CAQ have voiced their support for the bill, however, it is not without its critics. Quebec City mayor Regis Lebeaume said that the government should not forcibly pass these laws just because a few bad apples were elected to their posts.

Currently, Mascouche mayor, Richard Marcotte, would be the only elected mayor that would be affected by Bill 10. He refuses to step down despite all of the accusations set against him.

Bill 10 is one of a group of laws the PQ plan to introduce to fight corruption. They already introduced Bill 1, a law that places pressure on companies bidding on contracts to prove they have a clean track-record when related to corruption.

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