04 Oct 2019 | 05:18 AM UTC
Canada: Climate activists plan disruptive protests October 7
Extinction Rebellion climate activists call for supporters to block main bridges in Halifax, Vancouver, and Toronto on October 7; significant traffic disruptions expected
Event
The Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmentalist group is organizing disruptive protests in multiple cities across Canada on Monday, October 7. Protesters are being called to blocked traffic on major bridges, including the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Halifax, the Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver, and the Prince Edward Viaduct in Toronto, starting at 07:30 (local time). According to a XR representative in Nova Scotia, only emergency vehicles will be allowed to cross the Macdonald bridge. However, cyclists and pedestrians will not be blocked.
Significant traffic disruptions are anticipated around the protest sites, along with a heightened security presence. Other associated rallies may also be held in major urban areas throughout Canada.
Context
The Extinction Rebellion environmental group has organized disruptive protests around the world since November 2018 to demand increased action to address climate change issues. XR is planning a series of international protests starting the week of October 7.
Advice
Individuals in the abovementioned cities are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations, prepare for associated transportation and business disruptions, plan alternative routes, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
