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Toronto police announced Thursday they will significantly increase their presence across the city this weekend in response to expected protests tied to the ongoing Iran war. The announcement comes ahead of a scheduled Al-Quds Day rally on Saturday, with authorities citing heightened geopolitical tensions and a series of recent security incidents as key factors behind the decision.
The rally is set to begin at 3 p.m. outside the U.S. Consulate, where approximately 3,000 participants and counter-demonstrators are anticipated. Superintendent Craig Young confirmed that police will activate their Major Incident Command Centre to coordinate resources and monitor activity throughout the day. Authorities have also imposed airspace restrictions over the consulate, banning all drone activity, including micro-drones, for the duration of the weekend.
The increased security follows several alarming incidents in the Toronto area last week, including gunshots fired at three synagogues and a separate shooting outside the U.S. Consulate. Police reported that two suspects exited a white SUV early Tuesday morning, fired a handgun at the consulate's entrance, and fled the scene. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.
Superintendent Young emphasized that while Canadians hold the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and free expression, all demonstrators must remain within the bounds of the law. Officers will be actively watching for hate speech, hate-motivated crimes, and the display of prohibited symbols throughout the event.
The Toronto rally, organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement and allied groups, is being held under the slogan "no war on Iran and Lebanon," reflecting the concerns of the city's substantial Iranian expatriate community. Meanwhile, London's planned Al-Quds march was banned by British authorities this week over similar security concerns.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada was not consulted on and will not participate in military actions against Iran currently being carried out by the United States and Israel.
