"This will take away not only our spaces to feel safe, but take away jobs for artists who live off of performing every night."

“They open us to hate and ridicule. They contribute to a very harmful environment for trans people.”

Toronto police said the man arrested is expected to be charged with disturbing the peace. Investigators are appealing for video captured at the demonstration.

People were telling the individuals that their "messages of hate" were not welcomed in their community.

The 67-year-old self-employed landscaper pleaded guilty last week to murdering eight men with ties to Toronto's gay village.

Throughout the sentencing hearing for serial killer Bruce McArthur, more than two dozen of the victims' family members and friends as well community organizations presented powerful statements to describe how the murders impacted them and Toronto.

The Crown argued Bruce McArthur should serve consecutive sentences after pleading guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder and not be eligible for parole for 50 years.

Police presented surveillance video, photo evidence, and DNA evidence during a sentencing hearing Monday morning for serial killer Bruce McArthur.

"For years, members of the LGBTQ community in Toronto believed they were being targeted by a killer. They were right."

As serial killer Bruce McAthur pleaded guilty in a Toronto courtroom, Sean Cribbin was overwhelmed by feelings of guilt that he survived while eight others did not.