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Eight Charged After Violent Anti-Immigration Rally in Toronto

1/12/2026

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The Toronto Police Service reported eight individuals face multiple charges after an anti-immigration rally organized by Canada First and a counter-protest outside City Hall at Nathan Phillips Square.
Police described confrontations between demonstrators and counter-protesters, noting assaults on three officers who were hit with eggs and other projectiles.
Nine arrests were made.
One person was released without charges after investigation.
The ages of those charged range from 23 to 50.

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Story summary

The Toronto Police Service reported eight individuals face multiple charges after an anti-immigration rally organized by Canada First and a counter-protest outside City Hall at Nathan Phillips Square.
Police described confrontations between demonstrators and counter-protesters, noting assaults on three officers who were hit with eggs and other projectiles.
Nine arrests were made.
One person was released without charges after investigation.
The ages of those charged range from 23 to 50.