Two Arrests Made at Protest in Queen's Park to Save OSAP
Queen'S Park Cres E & Queen'S Park Trl, Old Toronto, Toronto
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Summary
- Hundreds of post-secondary students and supporters gathered at Queen’s Park in Toronto on March 4 over provincial changes to student financial aid.
- Police said two people were arrested during the gathering on charges including mischief and assaulting and obstructing officers.
- The demonstration followed the province’s announcement that OSAP grants will be reduced while tuition increases and expanded loan funding take effect this fall.
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Police said two people were arrested during the rally. The arrests were related to mischief and assaulting and obstructing police officers.
During the demonstration, a statue of George Brown outside the legislature was vandalized with slogans criticizing Premier Doug Ford. One of the messages was written in red spray paint and included profanity, according to local news reports.
Citizen user video shows a group gathered at Queen's Park in protest to save the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Police are responding to a report of people gathered for a demonstration.
Incident reported at Queen'S Park Cres E & Queen'S Park Trl.
Police said two people were arrested during the rally. The arrests were related to mischief and assaulting and obstructing police officers.
During the demonstration, a statue of George Brown outside the legislature was vandalized with slogans criticizing Premier Doug Ford. One of the messages was written in red spray paint and included profanity, according to local news reports.
Citizen user video shows a group gathered at Queen's Park in protest to save the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Police are responding to a report of people gathered for a demonstration.
Incident reported at Queen'S Park Cres E & Queen'S Park Trl.
Police said two people were arrested during the rally. The arrests were related to mischief and assaulting and obstructing police officers.
During the demonstration, a statue of George Brown outside the legislature was vandalized with slogans criticizing Premier Doug Ford. One of the messages was written in red spray paint and included profanity, according to local news reports.
Citizen user video shows a group gathered at Queen's Park in protest to save the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Police are responding to a report of people gathered for a demonstration.
Incident reported at Queen'S Park Cres E & Queen'S Park Trl.
Police said two people were arrested during the rally. The arrests were related to mischief and assaulting and obstructing police officers.
During the demonstration, a statue of George Brown outside the legislature was vandalized with slogans criticizing Premier Doug Ford. One of the messages was written in red spray paint and included profanity, according to local news reports.
Citizen user video shows a group gathered at Queen's Park in protest to save the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Police are responding to a report of people gathered for a demonstration.
Incident reported at Queen'S Park Cres E & Queen'S Park Trl.
Police said two people were arrested during the rally. The arrests were related to mischief and assaulting and obstructing police officers.
During the demonstration, a statue of George Brown outside the legislature was vandalized with slogans criticizing Premier Doug Ford. One of the messages was written in red spray paint and included profanity, according to local news reports.
Citizen user video shows a group gathered at Queen's Park in protest to save the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Police are responding to a report of people gathered for a demonstration.
Incident reported at Queen'S Park Cres E & Queen'S Park Trl.
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