Politics Briefing: Quebec creates hotline for harassed politicians to access psychological aid

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Hello, Resignations and leaves of absence among elected municipal officials in Quebec have prompted the province to launch a telephone helpline, starting today, to connect politicians and their families with psychological aid. Minister of Municipal Affairs Andrée Laforest said a growing number of elected officials are quitting because of intimidation and harassment – at least 741 of 8,000 local politicians have quit since 2021. The provincial government also plans to create a mandatory online course for newly elected leaders to better equip them to handle some of the stressors of their roles. A week ago, the mayor of Gatineau, beside...