Protests

• Toronto police make arrests during weekend protest, draw criticism from demonstrators

  Pro-Palestinian groups allege Toronto Police officers are enforcing rules selectively at organized protests after seven people were arrested during a demonstration on Saturday.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
• Manitoba Tories say bill to ban anti-abortion protests should be expanded

  Manitoba PC's say a government plan to ban anti-abortion protests near some health-care facilities should be expanded to cover more areas and all protests, including picket lines.

  Politics

  Mar 20
  
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• Manitoba plans buffer zones to restrict protests near abortion clinics

  The NDP government introduced a bill Thursday that, if passed, would create "buffer zones" of 50 metres to 150 metres around related health facilities and staff homes.

  Politics

  Mar 7
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• Calgary police urge lawful demonstrations ahead of another weekend

  Supt. Joe Brar said police have clear expectations of protesters while they exercise their right to demonstrate in a lawful manner.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
• Members of Edmonton’s Eritrean community call for justice after tensions boiled over at August event

  Months after tensions boiled over at an Eritrean cultural gathering, dozens of people held a rally at Churchill Square to call on the city to do more in response to what happened.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• Calgary man arrested for causing disturbance with ‘antisemitic phrase’ following Middle East protest

  The phrase directly references the Jordan River on the western border of Israel and the West Bank, and the Mediterranean Sea on the eastern border of Israel and Gaza.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2023
• Poilievre’s office asks Tory MPs to ‘not talk to media’ on ‘gender ideology’ protests

  Poilievre's office issues guidance to Conservative MPs ahead of "parental rights" protests, including "please do not talk to media or post on social media about this issue"

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• Greta Thunberg’s school striking days are over, but says climate fight isn’t

  Environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she will continue protesting in support of climate change action despite graduating high school.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Anti-LGBTQ2 protests are on the rise in Canada: What’s going on?

  A U.S. data tracker has found the number of protests against the LGBTQ2 community has risen sharply across North America, and particularly in Canada, in recent months.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
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• Calgary bylaw seeks to put distance between protesters, city facilities

  A proposed new City of Calgary bylaw would limit any hateful protest from taking place within 100 metres of the entrance of city libraries and recreation centres.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023