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Jan 18, 21
Filed under: Action, Disaster, Police, Quebec
No Borders Media reports on over 100 people taking to the streets of so-called Montreal to oppose recent police curfew measures in response to the pandemic.
The protest, which successfully marched through the streets of Hochelaga, emphasized the cruel negative impacts of the curfew and related police harassment on the homeless, sex workers, drug users, undocumented workers and others.
The demo organizers emphasized that the protest was in favor of COVID-19 mitigation measures, but rejected the curfew as authoritarian and detrimental to an effective pandemic response.
Photos & report back: Over 100 protesters gathered in east-end Montreal yesterday, to express opposition to the #curfew as well as to highlight measures to combat the pandemic rooted in solidarity and support for the most marginalized of society. (1/) #cdnpoli #AssNat pic.twitter.com/B4je7zOq8B
— No Borders Media (@NoBordersMedia) January 17, 2021
The organizers rejected the involvement of anyone associated with far-right, anti-science, conspiracy groups, highlighting instead a social justice, pro-science approach (exemplified by a sign reading: “pro-science, pro-mask, pro-vaccine, anti-curfew”).
The protest was a successful & modest first step towards taking up more public space – rooted in social justice & science – to continue to oppose authoritarian measures like the curfew while promoting solidarity-based solutions to mitigating the pandemic. (6/6) #cdnpoli #AssNat pic.twitter.com/RTmORornVT
— No Borders Media (@NoBordersMedia) January 17, 2021
There was a large police presence at the demo, including riot police in full gear who were deployed despite the demo being family-friendly & respecting health measures. Protest organizers provided masks and protesters practiced physical distancing.
The demo organizers emphasized that the protest was in favour of COVID-19 mitigation measures, but rejected the curfew as authoritarian and detrimental to an effective pandemic response. (3/) #cdnpoli #AssNat pic.twitter.com/UEb3JwPcZo
— No Borders Media (@NoBordersMedia) January 17, 2021
The protest was a successful and modest first step towards taking up more public space – rooted in social justice and science – to continue to oppose authoritarian measures like the curfew while promoting solidarity-based solutions to mitigating the pandemic.
