Overview

• Queers for Palestine — Ottawa blocked the march near Parliament Hill and said it acted with the grand marshal’s permission as Capital Pride canceled the parade just before 3 p.m.
• The group demanded a boycott, divestment and sanctions town hall and commitments to cultural and academic boycotts of Israel, plus apologies from officials who boycotted Pride in 2024.
• Capital Pride said the group misrepresented discussions, and its executive director said the 2024 statement’s removal was part of a website update while affirming the organization’s values.
• Mayor Mark Sutcliffe called the cancellation “deeply regrettable,” and a spokesperson said rerouting was not possible with road closures in place only until 4 p.m.
• The Bank Street festival continued until 8 p.m., and more than 7,000 participants from 175 groups had registered to march, according to local reporting.