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Victoria Police to End Traffic Control for Pro-Palestine Protests

3/27/2026

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Victoria Police in British Columbia, Canada, will end traffic control for pro-Palestine demonstrations after 126 weeks, citing an "unsustainable strain" on officers.
Starting April 4, 2026, participants will be redirected to the legislature lawn for safety.
VicPD Chief Constable Fiona Wilson stated that the decision is not a judgment on the cause but a necessary measure for sustainable policing.
The department has spent $1.2 million managing these protests and has informed community partners about the changes.

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Story summary

Victoria Police in British Columbia, Canada, will end traffic control for pro-Palestine demonstrations after 126 weeks, citing an "unsustainable strain" on officers.
Starting April 4, 2026, participants will be redirected to the legislature lawn for safety.
VicPD Chief Constable Fiona Wilson stated that the decision is not a judgment on the cause but a necessary measure for sustainable policing.
The department has spent $1.2 million managing these protests and has informed community partners about the changes.