Overview

• Toronto police said a man was arrested for assault around 12:40 p.m., and later confirmed a total of 10 arrests connected to the duelling demonstrations.
• Officers formed lines and deployed mounted units to separate opponents as standoffs and scuffles broke out in and around Christie Pits Park.
• Bloor Street West near Christie Street was temporarily closed during the unrest and later reopened as marchers continued toward Sankofa Square, with further details on charges to come in a police news release.
• Organized as the Canada First Patriot Rally, the event promoted calls to stop mass immigration, start mass deportations, and pursue so‑called remigration.
• Hundreds of counter‑protesters, including labour and community groups, rallied in support of migrants as local officials condemned the event and highlighted Christie Pits’ 1933 anti‑Jewish riot history.