Police will be facilitating lawful protest as part of Al-Quds Day on March 23 but will not tolerate anyone obstructing police, engaging in violence or hate speech. At a news conference at Toronto Police headquarters on March 21, Acting Superintendent Craig Young of the Emergency Management & Public Order unit...

Toronto Police will not hesitate to enforce the law and make arrests where warranted during ongoing demonstrations stemming from the crisis in the Middle East. “Policing such events in a free and democratic society presents unique challenges,” Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue said at a news conference at police headquarters on...

Toronto police officers will continue to facilitate lawful protest but warned that those who cross the line into criminal conduct can be charged. “We respect people’s Charter rights and are always present to facilitate demonstrations that are lawful,” Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue said a media conference on Dec. 22, ahead...