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Quebec teachers demonstrate in downtown Montreal

MONTREAL – Thousands of teachers gathered for a big protest at Victoria Square as part of pressure tactics over contract negotiations.

Over 34,000 teachers in 10 French school boards are on strike Wednesday.

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Nearly 220 schools and 275,000 students will be affected.

In Montreal, all services are cancelled including classes, daycares, food services and buses.

There were demonstrations at schools all morning.

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There are six strike days planned for English school board teachers starting after the federal election on Oct. 19.

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