US EditionToronto City Council Passes ‘Bubble Zone’ Bylaw to Limit Protests Around Vulnerable Institutions
- On May 22, 2025, Toronto City Council approved a bylaw establishing a 50-metre no-protest zone surrounding educational facilities, childcare centres, and religious institutions within the city.
- The bylaw responds to ongoing protests since October 2023, often near Jewish institutions amid rising antisemitism following the Hamas attacks on Israel.
- After lengthy debate, council amended the bylaw to extend buffer zone duration to one year, scrap prior protest-impact attestation, and set enforcement collaboration between police and bylaw officers.
- The bylaw passed 16-9 with supporters citing it as necessary protection, while critics warned it restricts Charter rights; fines for violations can reach $5,000.
- The bylaw takes effect on July 2, 2025, signaling council's effort to balance free expression with the safety of vulnerable communities around critical institutions.
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Toronto Council Passes ‘Bubble Zone’ Bylaw Restricting Protests Near Schools, Places of Worship
Toronto City Council has passed a bylaw that will prohibit protests near places of worship, schools, and daycares by introducing “bubble zones.” Council debated the issue for hours on May 22, passing the motion 16-9 following several amendments to the original motion. The bylaw will prohibit protests within 50 metres of any of the facilities listed in the document. It will come into effect on July 2. The bylaw comes after an increasing number of…
ThePatriotLight - Toronto Council Passes ‘Bubble Zone’ Bylaw Restricting Protests Near Schools, Places of Worship
ThePatriotLight - Toronto City Council has passed a bylaw that will prohibit protests near places of worship, schools, and daycares by introducing “bubble zones.”Council debated the issue for hours on May 22, passing the motion 16-9 following several amendments to the original motion.The bylaw will prohibit protests within 50 metres of any of the facilities listed in the document. It will come into effect on July 2.The bylaw comes after an incre…
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