Vancouver Rally Sparks Political Outcry Over 'Death to Canada' Chants

A pro-Palestinian protest in Vancouver, organized by Samidoun, drew condemnation for expressions of solidarity with terrorist groups and inflammatory rhetoric.

The protest, held on the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, involved chants of 'death to Canada, death to the United States, and death to Israel' and the burning of Canadian flags.
Political leaders across Canada, including federal and provincial figures, have condemned the rally's rhetoric as hateful and unacceptable.
The federal Conservative Party has pledged to designate Samidoun as a terrorist entity if it forms the next Canadian government.
Vancouver Police are investigating the protest to determine if any criminal offenses were committed, while emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression.
Samidoun's director, Charlotte Kates, was previously arrested in a hate-crime investigation but has not faced charges; the case remains under review.