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Toronto Rally Draws About 2,000 as Coalition Challenges Carney Agenda Before Fall Budget

Organizers aim to shape the Nov. 4 budget by urging a shift from rapid resource development to climate-first, rights-focused policy.

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Protesters clashed with Ottawa police multiple times on Wellington Street as officers attempted to clear the roadway and stop demonstrators from painting, eventually seizing jugs of paint after several altercations.
Protesters clashed with Ottawa police multiple times on Wellington Street as officers attempted to clear the roadway and stop demonstrators from painting the road surface.
Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, says planned cuts to the federal public service may be the biggest Canada has ever seen.

Overview

  • Toronto police estimated close to 2,000 people marched from Sankofa Square, with speeches by environmentalist David Suzuki and Grassy Narrows member Chrissy Isaacs.
  • Protesters criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects and warned against potential public service cuts, elevating Indigenous, migrant and antiwar concerns.
  • The coalition targeted Bill C-5 on major projects and Bill C-2 on border and immigration powers, with the public safety minister indicating C-2 could be adjusted during committee review.
  • Speakers condemned plans to fast-track an LNG project and the appointment of a former Trans Mountain pipeline CEO to lead a new major projects office.
  • Coordinated actions also took place in Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver, with Ottawa police reporting two mischief arrests and a temporary closure of Wellington Street for mural cleanup.