Protests were held across Canada against the government’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation, C-51 which would give police much broader powers and allow them to detain terror suspects, and give new powers to Canada’s spy agency.
NDP leader Tom Mulcair joined hundreds in Montreal in a march through the city. One protester held up a poster saying “C-51 is an act of terror,” while others carried red “Stop Harper” signs.
The protest planned to end in front of the riding office of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. Trudeau has said his caucus will vote in favour of the bill.