Death threats to Ottawa councillor motivated by hate for francophones, judge rules

Ottawa Citizen29 October 2026, 23:41 UTCCanada

A judge sentenced Jason Claude Lamarche to four months in jail and probation for threats sent to Ottawa Coun. Stéphanie Plante in June 2024.

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