My photos from May's Fight Ford protest at Queen's Park.
Province-wide protests are happening again this weekend in most locations. Queen's Park is the exception: the June protest will be held on Monday the 29th at 7pm so as not to conflict with Pride events.
Other info and links can be found at https://protestdougford.com/
There was excellent turnout this weekend despite the gross weather. The rally started in the north end of the park beside the Edward VII sculpture.
Speakers included MPP Chris Glover (Spadina-Fort York), MPP and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner (Guelph), Environmental Defense Canada representative Phil Pothen, City of Toronto Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11), Fighting Ford organiser Bonnie Powell, NoJetsTO Chair Norm Di Pasquale, Toronto Green Party Candidate Andrew Massey, John Powell speaking about Fair Vote Canada, and MPP Stephanie Smyth (Toronto-St. Paul's). *Please correct me if I've got any names wrong!*
Afterwards, the group marched to the top of the park, looping down in front of the Legislature building, around the bottom of Queen's Park Circle and back to finish up in front of the Legislature. I unfortunately had to duck out at this point, but I understand that (much like in March) a substantial chunk of the group remained for more informal speeches. And possibly a Doug Ford texting campaign. Would hate to think he missed out when so many people turned up for him.
The next Fighting Ford rally is planned for May 30th. There is also a protest/march planned by Ontario Healthcare Coalition on May 28th. I believe they are meeting at Union Station at noon and then marching to Queen's Park.
Thanks everyone and see you again soon!