22 Sep 2019 | 12:31 PM UTC
Canada: Environment activists plan strike and march in Toronto September 27
Climate change activists call for strike and march in Toronto on September 27; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
Environmental activists have called for a strike and march in Toronto on Friday, September 27, to protest climate change. Participants plan to gather at Queen's Park at 11:00 (local time) and then march to the University area from 12:00 before returning to Queen's Park.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected along the march route. Further protests in major urban areas are possible.
Advice
Individuals in Toronto are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized traffic disruptions and a heightened security presence near demonstration sites, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
