Ottawa city council will decide Wednesday whether to mete out one of the harshest penalties of its kind ever imposed in Ontario against Coun. Marleau is recommending council approve the harshest penalty available: suspending Chiarelli's salary for 90 days for each complaint, for a total of more than $79,000. Mayor Jim Watson told reporters Monday that he supports the sanction, and many other councillors have told CBC they plan to vote in favour. A group that includes employees of Ottawa city councillors holds a silent protest outside the council chamber on Nov. 6, 2019. Council will vote Wednesday on a temporary mask bylaw that includes fines of up to $400.

Source: CBC News July 14, 2020 19:30 UTC