"Toronto police say they arrested multiple people at Christie Pits Park where a large anti-immigration rally and counter demonstration took place Saturday afternoon. Police said one man was arrested for assault at an ongoing demonstration in the Bloor Street West and Christie Street area at around 12:40 p.m in a social media post. Shortly after 1 p.m., police posted an update to X, stating more people had been arrested at a demonstration in the area."
"Attendees gathered at the Toronto park Saturday afternoon for a demonstration dubbed the Canada First Patriot Rally. In an Instagram post, organizers said they were calling for a stop to "mass immigration." "This is the time for true Canadian patriots to stand together. Our country is changing fast and not for the better. If we don't fight for what we have, we will lose it," the post's description reads."
Toronto police arrested multiple people during demonstrations at Christie Pits Park Saturday. One man was arrested for assault in the Bloor Street West and Christie Street area around 12:40 p.m. Police posted on X shortly after 1 p.m. that more people had been arrested. Bloor Street West was briefly closed as rallies moved into the street, and drivers were warned to expect delays as demonstrators moved toward downtown intersections. The Canada First Patriot Rally called to stop "mass immigration." Hundreds of counterprotesters showed support for migrant communities. TPS said it will release more information on the arrests in a later news release. The park is described as an important anti-fascist and community gathering space.
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