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The mayor of Hampstead, a suburb of Montreal, pleaded guilty Thursday to a professional ethics violation and now faces a $30,000 fine. The penalty stems from a series of social media posts Jeremy Levi made about Palestine and pro-Palestinian activists.
Guilty Plea Before Disciplinary Council
Levi entered his guilty plea after the Quebec Order of Professional Accountants filed a formal complaint against him. The complaint accuses him of making comments that damaged the reputation of the accounting profession. The disciplinary council reviewed the matter and recommended both the fine and mandatory professional training.
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The complaint specifically cites more than 20 social media posts that Levi published between January 2024 and February 2025. Those posts focused on Palestine and on pro-Palestinian activists. Authorities determined that the posts crossed a professional ethics line under the standards governing Quebec accountants.
No Comment From Levi or Town Officials
Neither the Town of Hampstead nor Levi’s lawyer offered any public comment following the ruling. The silence from both sides leaves many questions about Levi’s position unanswered. It also remains unclear whether he intends to appeal or comply fully with the council’s recommendations.
The case highlights the professional obligations that apply to public officials who also hold regulated professional designations. In this instance, Levi’s role as a certified accountant placed his public statements under the scrutiny of a professional regulatory body. As a result, his social media activity became subject to disciplinary review beyond ordinary political accountability.
The Hampstead mayor’s guilty plea over his anti-Palestine posts marks a notable moment in Canadian professional ethics enforcement. It demonstrates that elected officials are not exempt from the conduct standards of their professional orders. The $30,000 fine and mandatory training requirement reflect the seriousness with which the disciplinary council treated the breach.
