Protests erupted in Toronto and Manchester over the weekend, drawing attention to various political and social issues. In Toronto, the Canada First protest took place at Nathan Phillips Square, with demands including the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, no World Economic Forum affiliation in government, stopping 'woke' ideologies in schools, axing the carbon tax, and closing the borders. The protest saw confrontations with pro-Palestine demonstrators, leading to a chaotic scene where a pro-Palestine protester was escorted away by police. Security guards at the Eaton Centre directed Canada First protesters towards the exit as they chanted anti-Trudeau slogans. A silent demonstration with a Haudenosaunee flag was also observed above the Canada First protest. Additionally, Canada First protesters crashed a rainy day brunch. Police monitored the protests on opposite sides of Yonge Street. Meanwhile, in Manchester, thousands marched for Palestine, denouncing Israel's actions in Gaza and calling for a ceasefire.
Canada First and pro-Palestine protesters chant on opposite sides of Yonge Street: “Close the borders!” “Shut it down!” Similar language being used to convey different ideas. #cdnpoli #Toronto #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/UQE3xcKIzG
Canada First group photo in front of City Hall at Nathan Phillips Square. (This protest is not affiliated with the groyper group sharing the same name.) #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/iEkiP2PZtJ
Police monitor pro-Palestine and Canada First protests on opposite sides of Yonge Street. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/Pd9G27mGZA
Canada First protesters crash a rainy day brunch. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/3wxBcQAHJM
Canada First protest organizer addresses silent one-person demonstration with Haudenosaunee flag. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/N6kIIMZyL3
Security guards at the Eaton Centre herd Canada First pop-up demonstration towards the exit. Protesters chant anti-Trudeau slogans on their way out. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/FtAxY2B9ev
#FreePalestine 🍁✊🏼🇵🇸 Who's streets? Our Streets! Todays rally at Yonge y Dundas #Toronto 💨💨💨💨💨 https://t.co/ej41CPYTgA
Thousands of protesters are marching through Manchester for Palestine, denouncing Israel's genocide and demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/RsDzrwtelX
Silent demonstration with Haudenosaunee flag above Canada First protest at Nathan Phillips Square. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/rdXCjPotJS
Chaotic scene as pro-Palestine protester confronts Canada First protesters at Nathan Phillips Square. She is escorted away by police. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/YgshR5Omjr
Canada First protest at Nathan Phillips Square. In the words of organizers, demands include: Trudeau to step down No WEF affiliation in government Stop woke ideologies in our schools Axe the carbon tax Close our borders #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania https://t.co/VA00NT2z4g
Holborn & St. Pancras turning out for Palestine, for Gaza, for humanity, for peace ☮️✊🇵🇸 https://t.co/yDygmUzsa0