Toronto police say they are banning protests in residential parts of a North York Jewish community that has seen regular demonstrations in recent years. "As a result, demonstrators will not be permitted to enter residential streets in this area." "This is a targeted response to specific concerns and a measured step to reduce the risk of escalation and maintain public safety," she said. It creates protest-free zones on specific public streets, where any pro-Palestinian protestor — regardless of how peacefully they express their message — can be arrested." Katherine Stephenson told reporters at the same news conference that there have been about 20 arrests over the last several months linked to protests in the area.

Source: CBC News March 25, 2026 15:47 UTC