In an interview, HRP spokesperson Cst. John MacLeod said the force applies the law equally to everyone and has a non-partisan public safety mandate.

Quebec City police have arrested over 40 people who were allegedly heading to the protests with the intention of causing violence.

Organizers of a counter-protest to a weekend anti-immigration rally say they're pleased with hours of peaceful protesting despite a violent clash that lasted few minutes in Peterborough.