Protests

• Manitoba backbencher says bill would protect health-care providers, patients

  A backbench member of Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives is proposing new limits on protests outside hospitals, clinics and schools.

  Politics

  Oct 4
  
• Why is Sri Lanka in an economic crisis? Here’s what we know

  Analysts say that economic mismanagement by successive governments has weakened Sri Lanka's public finances, leaving national expenditure in excess of income.

  World

  Jul 10
  
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• Outrage over decision to end U.S. rights to abortion fuels protests in Canada

  Experts say such rights can't be threatened the same way in Canada as abortion is a legal medical procedure, but they fear the U.S. decision will fuel the rise of pro-life groups.

  Canada

  Jun 26
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• Inflation sparks worldwide protests as food, fuel prices soar

  Economists say Russia's war in Ukraine amplified inflation by further pushing up the cost of energy and prices of fertilizer, grains and cooking oils.

  Economy

  Jun 25
• Kingston, Ont. marks one year since removing Sir John A. Macdonald statue

  June 18 marks the one year anniversary since the Sir John A. Macdonald statue was removed from City Park in Kingston. The statue was removed after a 12 day protest in the park.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Protests affect bus service at 3 Toronto-area locations, Metrolinx says

  The agency that operates GO Transit says demonstrators gathered around 7:20 a.m. today and restricted access to the Union Station bus terminal.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• Toronto police to increase presence as ‘multiple protests’ planned for downtown

  Toronto's police chief says the force is making preparations for "multiple protests and demonstrations in the downtown core" that are planned for this weekend.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• Ottawa will not tolerate another occupation, police chief warns ‘Rolling Thunder’ biker convoy

  Ottawa's interim police chief Steve Bell delivered the warning Thursday morning, as hundreds of bikers prepare to descend on the city starting Friday.

  Canada

  Apr 28
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• N.S. bans protests outside homes of health officials after top doctor harassed

  After protests outside Dr. Robert Strang's home this week, Nova Scotia introduced legislation to establish a 50-metre 'safe zone' around homes of health officials and providers.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• Victoria police to continue access control points for ‘foreseeable future’

  Organizers of the convoy had been planning to occupy areas around the B.C. legislature over concerns about COVID-19 measures.

  Politics

  Mar 21