Protests in Toronto, other Canadian cities, challenge aspects of Carney’s agenda
September 20, 2025
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Sankofa Square in downtown Toronto on Saturday afternoon, which included a coalition of progressive civil society groups organizing against elements of the new Liberal government’s agenda.
Protesters’ concerns ranged across Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects, expected public service cuts as well as other issues like Indigenous rights and antiwar activism.
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