Suburban Montreal mayor pleads guilty, faces $30,000 fine after anti-Palestine posts

Mayor faces $30,000 fine over Palestine comments
Mayor faces $30,000 fine over Palestine comments
A man uses a computer keyboard in Toronto in this Sunday, Oct. 9 photo illustration.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Writer

The mayor of a Montreal suburb pleaded guilty to a professional ethics breach and faces a $30,000 fine over comments he made about Palestine.

Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi entered his plea on Thursday after a complaint to the Quebec order of professional accountants.

The complaint accuses Levi of making comments that undermine the reputation of the profession.

The complaint cites over 20 social media posts by Levi between January 2024 and February 2025 about Palestine and pro-Palestinian activists.

The disciplinary council recommended the fine and a mandatory training. 

The Town of Hampstead and Levi's lawyer both declined to comment about the ruling.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2025.

By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.

MontrealNewsCanadaNews
  • The Canadian Press

    The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms. From breaking regional, national and international stories to the biggest events in politics, business, entertainment and lifestyle, The Canadian Press is there when it matters, giving Canadians an authentic, unbiased source, driven by truth, accuracy and timeliness.

Ontario's 1 km mountain coaster winds through a dreamy forest with views of a cozy village

Buckle up!

This Toronto park is over 20 times bigger than Central Park and has breathtaking views

There are so many trails to explore.

Canada Pension Plan payments for October are going out soon and max amounts are over $1,500

You can expect a direct deposit or cheque.

University of Toronto isn't the top school in Canada's best universities ranking for 2027

You might not expect some of the universities that are on this list.

I shop at Costco all the time but I've officially stopped buying these 7 things

Sorry, just not worth it 🤷

13 Dollarama dupes that actually replaced brand-name products for me (a die-hard shopper)

Want that trendy hand sanitizer, but for a fraction of the price?💰

Some referendum questions flip to 'no' as the count continues in Alberta

Some Alberta referendum questions flip to 'no'

I've lived in multiple provinces and these 9 things are surprisingly different across Canada

I've moved across the country, and have some thoughts! 🇨🇦

Pair from Calgary attacked after Bruno Mars concert in Vancouver

Calgary pair attacked after Bruno Mars concert

Skunk in downtown Vancouver that bit people tests positive for rabies

B.C. skunk that bit people positive for rabies