Ottawa Police Investigate Alleged Hate Speech at Pro-Palestinian Rally

The investigation follows complaints of antisemitic chants celebrating the October 7th Hamas attack during a weekend demonstration.

Ottawa police are probing allegations of hate speech at a pro-Palestinian rally where antisemitic chants were reportedly made.
Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, have condemned the rhetoric as antisemitic and inappropriate.
No arrests have been made yet; police are consulting with Crown council to determine appropriate charges.
The comments in question were made at a rally that coincided with another event focused on Gaza's health system, organized by Médecins du Québec.
Deputy PM Freeland initially withheld comment on the chants until viewing video evidence, after which she expressed shock and disgust.