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Toronto City Hall to raise Palestinian flag, joins other cities across Canada

On Nov. 17, 2025, the City of Toronto will raise the Palestinian flag at Toronto City Hall at 10 a.m. to mark the 37th anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence.
Following a petition from the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, the City of Toronto flag policy allowed the raise after Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine in September.
A pro-Israel group filed an injunction alleging the event endorses groups `inciting violence` against the Jewish community, and both parties return to court today on the injunction.
Across Ontario cities, flags have gone up in Calgary, Brampton, Ont., and Mississauga, Ont., following the City of Toronto's pattern of raising dozens of flags this year, including the Israeli flag on May 1.
Across Canada, several municipalities have taken similar steps, and The Canadian Press reporter Cassidy McMackon noted Toronto is not the only Canadian city to raise the Palestinian flag, drawing national attention.

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