Wikipedia

George Floyd protests in Canada

Shortly after protests seeking justice for George Floyd, an African-American who was accidentally killed during a police arrest, began in the United States, people in Canada protested to show solidarity with Americans and to demonstrate against issues with police or racism in Canada. Vigils and protests of up to thousands of participants took place in all 10 provinces and all 3 territories of Canada.

George Floyd protests in Canada
Part of George Floyd protests
George Floyd protests in Vancouver.
DateMay 30 – June 14, 2020 (2 weeks and 1 day)
Location
Canada
Caused by
Map
Cities in Canada in which a protest with about 100 or more participants was held (
)

Reactions

edit

Political

edit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for Canada to "stand together in solidarity" against racial discrimination. He said Canadians are watching the police violence in the United States in "shock and horror."[1] When Trudeau was asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to use military force against protesters, he paused for 21 seconds before responding diplomatically.[2][3] He attended an afternoon protest on Parliament Hill on 5 June where he knelt in solidarity with protesters.[4]

Demonstrations

edit

Alberta

edit
  • Calgary: About 100 protesters initially assembled in Fish Creek Park on 31 May,[5] with subsequent protests each over 1,500 in Downtown Calgary on 1 June, 3 June, and 6 June.[6]
  • Edmonton: On 5 June, a protest organized by an Edmonton anti-racism group 'A Fight For Equity' was held near the Alberta Legislature with over 15,000 attendees.[7]
  • Innisfail: A protest against racism and police brutality was held in a parking lot on 13 June. The event was almost cancelled by the organizer due to a hateful backlash, but 350 people showed up and the rally went through.[8]
  • Lacombe: Over 300 people gathered outside the Lacombe Memorial Centre for a peaceful protest on 19 June.[9]
  • Lethbridge: Over 1,000 people gathered outside City Hall on 4 June.[10]
  • Medicine Hat: Approximately 350 people gathered in front of city hall on 5 June to rally against racism and police brutality.[11]
  • Lloydminster: 80 people gathered at the city hall on 5 June to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.[12]
  • Red Deer: A series of three protests took place from 1 June to 6 June in Red Deer, drawing a combined 1,650 protesters.[13][14]

British Columbia

edit
 
Protest at the Vancouver Art Gallery in Vancouver on 31 May
  • Abbotsford: At least one hundred protested in Abbotsford on 5 June.[15]
  • Chilliwack: On 5 June, hundreds of protesters marched through the streets to Central Community Park in support of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter.[16]
  • Comox Valley: Several hundred people gathered in Courtenay on 5 June for a rally and memorial led by Black and indigenous community members. Around 250 people met on 6 June to protest roadside with signs, and knelt for eight minutes at noon.[17]
  • Kelowna: Around 300 people gathered in Stuart Park on 5 June to protest the murder of George Floyd.[4]
  • Nanaimo: On 5 June, hundreds of protesters gathered in Maffeo Sutton Park to support Black Lives Matter.[18]
  • Prince George: On 5 June, about 300 protesters observed eight minutes of silence outside city hall. Indigenous encounters with the police were also addressed.[4]
  • Squamish: Hundreds of protesters gathered at the O'Siyam Pavilion in Downtown Squamish for a rally on 6 June, introduced by Indigenous and Black members of the community and ending in a public forum.[19]
  • Vancouver: About 100 protesters marched in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, on 30 May.[20] The following day, 31 May, thousands gathered peacefully in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery to protest police violence and white supremacy.[21] Another rally in Vancouver against police violence and systemic racism occurred on 5 June.[22] On 13 June, about 50 protesters blocked the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts. The protest continued until 15 June, when police ordered the protesters to move. Seven people who refused were arrested.[23]
  • Victoria: Dozens gathered at Centennial Square on Monday afternoon, 1 June, for a march to the grounds of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, followed by an evening vigil.[24]

Manitoba

edit
  • Brandon: On 5 June, over 200 people marched from the Healthy Living Centre at Brandon University through the streets of Brandon to protest racism and the murder of George Floyd.[25]
  • Winnipeg: Approximately 2,000 people gathered at the Manitoba Legislature on 5 June.[26][27] A Black and Indigenous Lives Matter rally was held on 4 July where some protestors were attacked with hockey sticks.[28]

New Brunswick

edit
  • Fredericton: Thousands of people gathered at Fredericton City Hall on 2 June to protest the murder of George Floyd. The event, which was organized by the New Brunswick African Association, saw several major streets blocked as protesters marched to City Hall.[29]
  • Moncton: Over 500 people protested peacefully outside Moncton City Hall on 1 June.[30] The event was organized by a high school student.[30] A march occurred on 5 June.[4]
  • Sackville: Nearly 300 people showed up to an anti-racism rally on 3 June. They held an eight-minute moment of silence outside the post office to honour George Floyd.[31]
  • Saint John: Thousands of people rallied in Saint John on June 14, showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The rally started in King's Square, with the participants marching through Saint John, ending at the Saint John City Hall for a moment of silence.[32]

Newfoundland and Labrador

edit

Northwest Territories

edit
  • Fort Smith: About 60 people met at the centre of town to protest against racism.[34] Drivers honked their horns in support, and a couple of RCMP officers dropped by.[34]
  • Yellowknife: Hundreds of people congregated at the Multiplex Area and marched down Franklin Avenue toward City Hall and the RCMP station in a peaceful protest against racism.[35] Outside the RCMP station, protestors chanted for the defunding of police.[35] Protestors also took a knee and raised their fists in solidarity, and some RCMP officers took a knee as well.[35]

Nova Scotia

edit

Nunavut

edit
  • Iqaluit: A protest of over 200 people, organized by Nunavut Black History Society, was held in the Four Corners intersection.[39] Protesters also sought justice for an unnamed Kinngait man who was placed into custody after apparently being knocked down by an RCMP officer with a truck door and then beaten up by an inmate so severely that he was flown to Iqaluit for medical attention.[40][41] Organizers also asked the crowd to kneel for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.

Ontario

edit
 
Protest in Ottawa on 5 June
 
Protest signs left at the Ottawa Courthouse on 5 June
  • Barrie: 5 June and 6 June: Over 1,000 people participated in a 'Justice for Black Lives' rally in Barrie. Organized by Black Lives Matter, the protest and march began at City Hall at 2 p.m. and then headed along Mulcaster and Simcoe Streets to Meridian Place to where people gathered to hear speeches from people about systemic racism.[42][43]
  • Burlington: 4 June: Several hundred protesters marched from Walkers Line and New Street to Burlington City Hall and held a rally to raise awareness of anti-black racism and stand in solidarity with protests happening across North America.[44]
  • Hamilton: 1 June: A crowd of 400-500 people showed up for a peaceful protest at Gore Park, organized by Michael St. Jean of Foreign Waves International, and co-organizers Mykel, Chancese, and Debbie.[45]
  • Kingston: 2 June: The City of Kingston lowered its city flags in solidarity with hundreds who turned out for a rally and vigil held in McBurney Park to show solidarity with protests across Canada, as well as the U.S., and around the world.[46] On 6 June, hundreds gathered again for the 'Justice for George Floyd & All Police Racism Victims' vigil in Confederation Park across from Kingston City Hall to demand justice for anti-Black racism in Canada and to honour George Floyd.[47]
  • Kitchener: Around 20,000 people showed up to a march in Downtown Kitchener on 3 June.[48] The group walked the streets around the Downtown core before taking a knee and raising their fist on Charles Street.[49]
  • London: 6 June: Roughly 10,000 protesters gathered in Victoria Park to listen to speeches before peacefully marching for several blocks through the city's downtown area.[50][51]
  • Mississauga: On 7 June, a group of demonstrators began marching from Celebration Square into the city streets. Organizers of the protest called for police officers in the Peel Region to be required to wear body cameras.[52]
  • North Bay: On 6 June, around 2,000 peaceful protesters gathered at a field behind Memorial Gardens and marched to City Hall, where they packed into Vanier Square to protest the murder of George Floyd.[53]
  • Oshawa: On 7 June, hundreds of people gathered for a peaceful protest at Memorial Park to support Black Lives Matter and George Floyd.[54]
  • Ottawa: On 5 June, an estimated 20,000 people took part in protest and march in front of Parliament Hill, the United States Embassy, and continued past the Senate of Canada Building, to the Human Rights Monument. The march was named No Peace Until Justice Ottawa, and was a march of solidarity in honour of George Floyd, anti-black racism, and police brutality. The march was attended by politicians including Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada.[55][56] The event featured speeches and an eight-minute and 46 second moment of silence, before marching through Downtown Ottawa. The crowd chanted "Black Lives Matter", "No justice, no peace", and held up signs denouncing police brutality, including the murder of an unarmed black man by Ottawa Police.[57] Some businesses and banks downtown boarded up windows in advance of the march, although there were no reports of damage and only a few minor physical altercations with police occurred.[58]
  • Peterborough: On 2 June, hundreds of protesters gathered for a rally in Peterborough's Millennium Park and marched to Confederation Square, across from the city hall, for a second peaceful rally.[59]
  • Sudbury: Approximately 200 people gathered peacefully on 31 May in front of the city's courthouse and marched through downtown, ending at police headquarters.[60][61] Another protest, organized by a group of Black activists, took place on June 19 in honour of Juneteenth and drew more than 300 protestors. This marked the first rally of Black Lives Matter - Sudbury, a nonprofit organization dedicated to dismantling systemic racism and supporting cultural creation in Northern Ontario[62][63]
  • Thunder Bay: 5 June: More than 2,000 Black Lives Matter protesters gathered for a rally at Waverley Park to protest police brutality and injustice facing black people and Indigenous people.[4][64]
 
Protest in Toronto on 30 May
  • Toronto: Over 4,000 individuals peacefully marched from Christie Park to Toronto Police Headquarters in protest against anti-black and anti-indigenous racism on 30 May following the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a Black Canadian woman who fell from a high-rise building on 27 May in the presence of police.[65][66][67] A second protest of similar scale happened on 5 June,[68] where Chief of Toronto Police Services, Mark Saunders knelt with protesters in solidarity.[68] On 6 June, thousands of people took to Toronto streets in two separate events to protest anti-black racism and police brutality. One began at Nathan Phillips Square outside city hall and marched to Yonge-Dundas Square. A man who appeared at the start of the protest wearing blackface was escorted out of the public square by Toronto Police Service. The police initially told media outlet that the man was arrested for breach of the peace and charged, but have since said no charges have been laid and “inquiries continue.”[69] The protesters chanted "Black Lives Matter" and held up signs that read "No Justice No Peace" and "Yes it's here too Ford" in reference to comments the Premier made earlier in the week in regards to systemic racism in Canada. The protesters then marched on University Avenue to the U.S. consulate, where they took a knee with police officers.[70] The second protest at Trinity Bellwoods Park in the city's west end, and marched to the Ontario legislature. After speeches at both destinations, the protests continued to Toronto Police headquarters on College Street, where they took a knee and chanted: "No justice, no peace."[71]
  • Windsor: Hundreds of protesters marched along the waterfront on 31 May.[72]

Prince Edward Island

edit
  • Charlottetown: About 25 people peacefully protested outside Province House, the provincial legislative building, despite rainfall.[73] Hundreds of protesters dressed in black in a march organized by Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island.[4]

Quebec

edit
Montreal protest on 31 May 2020
  • Montreal: Thousands attended a protest outside the Montreal police headquarters on 31 May.[74] The protests eventually escalated into unrest, and police fired tear gas.[75] Several store windows were damaged, and some items were stolen. Eleven arrests were made, including one for assault.[76] Several thousands protestors held another rally and march on 7 June.[77]
  • Quebec City: In front of parliament, thousands of people held a rally on 7 June.[78]
  • Repentigny: 5 June: About 100 protesters lit candles outside the Repentigny police station. Several black residents told personal stories of being racially profiled in this small suburban area 40 miles north of Montreal.[79]
  • Rimouski: At Beauséjour Park, around 400 people held a rally on 7 June.[80]
  • Rouyn-Noranda: At the Place de la Citoyenneté et de la Coopération, around 250 people held a rally organized by the group La Mosaïque on 8 June.[81]
  • Saguenay: At Place du Citoyen, around 100 people held a rally on 1 June.[82]
  • Sept-Îles: On 7 June, around 150 people marched to the Sûreté du Québec police station to rally against police brutality.[83]
  • Sherbrooke: Between 2,500 and 3,000 people marched from the Sherbrooke Station market to the police station on 7 June to protest police violence.[84]
  • Trois-Rivières: Around a thousand people held a rally on 6 June that started in front of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières before heading for the city hall.[85]

Saskatchewan

edit
  • Prince Albert: On 6 June, a large crowd of protestors gathered at the city hall and held a moment of silence for eight minutes and forty-six seconds to honour George Floyd.[86]
  • Regina: Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature on 2 June.[87] 5 June: Demonstrators were silent for 8:46 before singing Amazing Grace. Community organizers spoke and Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said "Black Lives Matter."[88]
  • Saskatoon: Hundreds rallied outside the Saskatoon City Hall, on 30 May.[89] On 4 June, 2,000 people marched throughout various parts of downtown. The aim was to remain peaceful.[90] A third rally planned for 20 June by Black Lives Matter YXE Movement said in a statement that they didn't want police presence (uniformed or in plainclothes), but they are welcome to march.[91]

Yukon

edit
  • Dawson City: On Front Street, at least 100 people held a rally on 6 June denouncing both anti-black and anti-indigenous racism.[92]
  • Whitehorse: Downtown, hundreds of people held a rally on 6 June denouncing both anti-black and anti-indigenous racism.[92]

References

edit
  1. ^ Cecco, Leyland (29 May 2020). "Trudeau: Canadians watching US unrest and police violence in 'shock and horror'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 30 May 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Trudeau was asked about Trump. See how long it took him to respond". CTV. CNN International. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Justin Trudeau's extraordinary 25-second pause after Donald Trump question". au.news.yahoo.com. 3 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Canadian marches, vigils taking place to honour black lives lost at hands of police". CBC. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  5. ^ Rieger, Sarah (31 May 2020). "Protesters gather in Calgary park in solidarity against anti-black racism, police violence". CBC News. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  6. ^ "More than 1,500 Calgarians fill streets in 2nd protest in wake of George Floyd's death". Global News. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  7. ^ Junker, Anna; Boothby, Lauren (5 June 2020). "Thousands expected at Edmonton protest triggered by U.S. in-custody death of George Floyd". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  8. ^ Franklin, Michael (13 June 2020). "Hundreds attend Black Lives Matter rally in Innisfail, Alta". CTV News. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Hundreds turn out for Lacombe Against Racism peaceful protest". Sylvan Lake News. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  10. ^ Ferris, Danica (4 June 2020). "Over 1,000 people gather for Black Lives Matter protest in Lethbridge". Global News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  11. ^ Brown, Chris. "Feelings of hope and joy at Medicine Hat Black Lives Matter protest". CHAT News Today. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  12. ^ "Lloydminster residents show support for Black Lives Matter movement". 5 June 2020.
  13. ^ "Hundreds turn out for second anti-racism protest in Red Deer". rdnewsNOW. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  14. ^ "Biggest crowd yet comes out for third anti-racism protest in Red Deer". rdnewsNOW. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  15. ^ Wadhwani, Ashley (5 June 2020). "PHOTOS:Anti-racism protesters across B.C." Westerly News.
  16. ^ "Hundreds fill Chilliwack streets for Black Lives Matter march". Chilliwack Progress. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  17. ^ Chouinard, Mike (6 June 2020). "Black Lives Matter events attract strong turnout in Comox Valley". Comox Valley Record. Black Press Media. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  18. ^ Sakaki, Greg (5 June 2020). "Black Lives solidarity demonstration fills Nanaimo park". Nanaimo News Bulletin. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  19. ^ Thuncher, Jennifer (6 June 2020). "Hundreds turn out for anti-racism protest in Squamish Saturday". The Squamish Chief. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  20. ^ "Protesters block downtown Vancouver streets as unrest over killing of George Floyd grows in U.S." CBC News.
  21. ^ "Thousands in Vancouver rally against police violence as George Floyd protests shake U.S." CBC News.
  22. ^ "Vancouver rally attracts thousands intent on spreading message about racism in Canada". CBC News.
  23. ^ Kotyk, Alyse (15 June 2020). "7 people arrested as police move anti-racism protesters off Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts". CTV News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  24. ^ Chan, Adam (1 June 2020). "Dozens gather for Black Lives Matter march in Victoria". CTV News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  25. ^ "Brandonites support Black Lives Matter". 6 June 2020.
  26. ^ "Black Winnipeggers plan rally in solidarity with U.S. protests against police violence". CBC News.
  27. ^ Dacey, Elisha (5 June 2020). "#Justice4BlackLives rally brings thousands to Manitoba legislature". Global News. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  28. ^ Coubrough, Jill (7 July 2020). "2 protesters attacked with hockey stick following Black and Indigenous Lives Matter rally in Winnipeg". CBC News. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  29. ^ Yamoah, Megan (2 June 2020). "Peaceful protest in Fredericton for George Floyd draws large crowd". Global News. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  30. ^ a b "Large crowd gathers in Moncton to protest racial injustice". Global News.
  31. ^ Weldon, Tori (3 June 2020). "Small town anti-racism rally attracts nearly 300 people". CBC News. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  32. ^ Lyall, Laura (14 June 2020). "Black Lives Matter rally held in Saint John, N.B." CTV News. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  33. ^ "Thousands Gather for Black Lives Matter Protest at Confederation Building". VOCM..
  34. ^ a b "Fort Smith holds anti-racism rally in solidarity with Black Lives Matter | CBC News".
  35. ^ a b c "Hundreds gather for Yellowknife demonstration in solidarity with Black Lives Matter | CBC News".
  36. ^ Benjamin, Graeme (1 June 2020). "Thousands participate in anti-racism rally in Halifax". Global News.
  37. ^ Wentzell, Brittany (4 June 2020). "Hundreds of demonstrators in Sydney protest racialized violence, police brutality". CBC News.
  38. ^ Corneau, Tim (8 June 2020). "'Today we are standing against racism': Large show of solidarity at Yarmouth Black Lives Matter rally". The Chronicle Herald.
  39. ^ "100s gathered for Black Lives Matter rally". Nunatsiaq.
  40. ^ "Nunavut RCMP officer removed from community after video of arrest posted online". Nunatsiaq News. 2 June 2020.
  41. ^ "Nunavut man hit by RCMP vehicle later allegedly severely beaten by cell mate". Nunatsiaq News. 4 June 2020.
  42. ^ MacLennan, Ian (6 June 2020). "Barrie360". Ian MacLennan.
  43. ^ Cooper, Rob (5 June 2020). "Hundreds participate in 'Justice for Black Lives' rally in Barrie". CTV News Barrie. CTV. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  44. ^ "Large Burlington anti-black racism protest supported by police in 'shock' and 'anger'". CBC News. CBC News. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  45. ^ Valpy, Andru (2 June 2020). "Hamiltonians gather at Gore Park in solidarity for George Floyd". urbanicity. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  46. ^ Pinsent, Andrew (2 June 2020). "Hundreds attend Anti-racism, anti-police brutality vigil in Kingston". Ottawa.
  47. ^ "Hundreds attend 'Justice for George Floyd & All Police Racism Victims' vigil in Kingston". Global News.
  48. ^ Doran, Cali (5 June 2020). "KW Solidarity March organizer calls turnout 'incredibly overwhelming'". Kitchener Today. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  49. ^ Lampa, Nicole; Banger, Chase (4 June 2020). "As it happened: Thousands of people gather for peaceful Black Lives Matter march in Kitchener". CTV News. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  50. ^ Rodriguez, Sofia. "Thousands march in London anti-black racism protest". CBC.ca. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  51. ^ Bogdan, Sawyer. "'We will no longer be silent': London Black Lives Matter protest sees thousands rally". Global News. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  52. ^ "Anti-racism demonstrators march through Mississauga streets". Global News. 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  53. ^ Wilson, PJ (6 June 2020). "2,000 march against racism". North Bay Nugget. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  54. ^ "Durham police say no issues or arrests following #BlackLivesMatter event in Oshawa". Durham Radio. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  55. ^ "Ottawa March for racial justice fills downtown Ottawa". CBC News. CBC News. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  56. ^ "'Justice 4 George' rally on steps of the U.S. Embassy". CTV. 30 May 2020.
  57. ^ ""Racism is the pandemic:" Thousands gather in Ottawa to protest anti-black violence amidst COVID restrictions". Fulcrum News. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  58. ^ "Thousands attend anti-racism march in downtown Ottawa". CTV News. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  59. ^ "Peterborough Police chief takes a knee to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter rally participants". Peterborough Examiner. 2 June 2020.
  60. ^ Roberts, Dana (31 May 2020). "'We hear your call for justice and transparency': Sudbury police after Sunday's protest". CTV News Northern Ontario. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  61. ^ Ferguson, Keira (6 June 2020). "Voices in protest: Sudbury marches to raise awareness of racism, its victims". Sudbury.com. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  62. ^ "Sudbury BLM protest set for 'Juneteenth' (June 19) — the day marking American slavery's end". Sudbury.com. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  63. ^ Carmichael, Harold (3 June 2020). "2nd rally for racial justice slated". Sudbury Star. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  64. ^ "Black Lives Matter protest a peaceful call for change (36 photos)". tbnewswatch. dougallmedia. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  65. ^ Westoll, Nick (30 May 2020). "Protest march to be held in Toronto on Saturday after death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet". Global News. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  66. ^ "Thousands rally in Toronto against anti-black racism after woman falls from balcony". Toronto. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  67. ^ Fox, Chris (30 May 2020). "Protesters in downtown Toronto demand answers in death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet". CP24. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  68. ^ a b Tsekouras, Phil (5 June 2020). "Thousands fill downtown Toronto streets to protest anti-Black racism". Toronto.
  69. ^ "Man arrested after attending Toronto anti-Black racism protest in blackface: police". Global News. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  70. ^ Fox, Chris (6 June 2020). "Thousands march in downtown Toronto to protest anti-Black racism". CP24. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  71. ^ "Thousands take to Toronto streets to protest anti-black racism, police brutality". CBC.ca. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  72. ^ Barker, Jacob (31 May 2020). "Hundreds march in Windsor to show solidarity with U.S. protests and to honour George Floyd". cbc.ca. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  73. ^ "Protesters implore P.E.I. leaders to take stand against racism - CBC News". CBC. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  74. ^ "Thousands attend anti-racism protest in front of Montreal police headquarters". CBC News. 31 May 2020.
  75. ^ Banerjee, Sidhartha; Valiante, Giuseppe (31 May 2020). "George Floyd: Montreal protests against police brutality". Global News. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  76. ^ Laframboise, Kalina; Olivier, Annabelle (1 June 2020). "Legault supports anti-racism protesters but says there is no systemic discrimination in province". Global News.
  77. ^ Monpetit, Jonathan. "At huge anti-racism demonstrations in Quebec, premier called out for downplaying problem". CBC.
  78. ^ "Rassemblement contre la discrimination raciale à Québec [PHOTOS et VIDÉOS]". Le Soleil. 7 June 2020.
  79. ^ "More than 100 Repentigny residents gather to commemorate George Floyd". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  80. ^ "IMAGES /Des centaines de Rimouskois marchent contre le racisme". IHeartRadio.
  81. ^ "" Black Lives Matter " : 250 personnes manifestent à Rouyn-Noranda". Radio-Canada. 8 June 2020.
  82. ^ "Manifestation pacifique antiraciste à Saguenay". Journal de Montréal. June 2020.
  83. ^ "Allochtones et Innus solidaires contre le racisme à Sept-Îles". Radio-Canada. 7 June 2020.
  84. ^ "Une foule pacifique défile à Sherbrooke pour dénoncer le racisme". Radio-Canada.
  85. ^ "Un millier de Trifluviens marchent contre le racisme". Le Nouvelliste. 6 June 2020.
  86. ^ "Black Lives Matter protest peaceful and powerful in Prince Albert".
  87. ^ "Black Lives Matter rally in Regina draws many". 620ckrm.com. 2 June 2020.
  88. ^ Soloducha, Alex; Bridges, Alicia (5 June 2020). "Regina rally against anti-black racism features 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence". CBC News. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  89. ^ "Hundreds rally in Saskatoon against anti-black racism". CTV News. 30 May 2020.
  90. ^ Lang, Brady (5 June 2020). "'Change is happening:' peaceful protesters take over Saskatoon's downtown in rally, march". 650 CKOM. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  91. ^ King, Nykole (13 June 2020). "Saskatoon police not welcome at upcoming Black Lives Matter rally". The StarPhoenix. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  92. ^ a b "Hundreds take to Yukon streets to protest anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism". CBC..
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Floyd_protests_in_Canada&oldid=1240888671"
  NODES
Chat 1
eth 3
News 50
orte 2
see 3
Story 1