Overview
- Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied inside Toronto’s Eaton Centre on Dec. 26, timing chants to the mall’s hourly indoor light and snow show.
- Videos showed protesters using megaphones and chanting about Canada’s role in the Israel–Gaza war, including calls directed at the Carney government.
- Mall security and police monitored the action, no injuries were reported, and Toronto police said they are reviewing footage to assess any potential violations.
- Public reaction split over the use of private commercial space, with critics urging protests be held in public areas and some suggesting tenants consider legal remedies.
- Supporters praised the protest’s organization despite snowy conditions, and organizers promoted a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for New Year’s Eve at Harbourfront Centre.