Toronto City Council expected to vote on ‘bubble zone’ bylaw prohibiting protests near schools, religious institutions

Toronto City Council expected to vote on ‘bubble zone’ bylaw prohibiting protests near schools, religious institutions

Proponents of the bubble-zone restrictions say they are necessary to protect the right to worship without threats or intimidation, but those opposed say they infringe on the right to protest

Proposed Toronto Bylaw Threatens Right to Protest

Toronto City councillors are expected to release a report this month following consultations around a proposed bylaw that, if passed, would ban protests occurring close to “vulnerable” institutions including schools and religious institutions.Lawyers and human rights advocates say the bylaw targets pro-Palestine speech and demonstrations. On Thursday, April 17, hundreds of workers and… Source