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Ontario Court Allows Al-Quds Day Rally Despite Ford's Opposition

3/15/2026

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford sought an injunction to stop the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto, but a judge dismissed the request, allowing the protest to proceed.
The rally drew about 3,000 attendees and included calls against war in Iran and Lebanon.
Counter-protesters gathered, prompting a significant police presence to maintain order.
Ford expressed disappointment with the court's decision.
Civil liberties groups criticized the injunction as a threat to free expression.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford sought an injunction to stop the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto, but a judge dismissed the request, allowing the protest to proceed.
The rally drew about 3,000 attendees and included calls against war in Iran and Lebanon.
Counter-protesters gathered, prompting a significant police presence to maintain order.
Ford expressed disappointment with the court's decision.
Civil liberties groups criticized the injunction as a threat to free expression.