Militant punches cop as Antifa, leftist agitators counter Canada First rally in Toronto
Thomas Stevenson
During a clash with the police officer, the individual was seen punching the cop in the face.
A leftist militant punched a police officer in the face in Toronto on Saturday as Antifa, as well as far-left agitators, gathered to counter the Canada First rally that was taking place in Toronto.
Footage showed the police in line at the Toronto rally. During a clash with the police officer, the individual was seen punching the cop in the face. After hitting the officer, law enforcement took the person to the ground for apparent arrest.
Antifa totally impedes Canada First march, one punches cop in the face. pic.twitter.com/KC7vuMrZxT
— LΞIGH (@LeighStewy) January 10, 2026
The rally taking place in Toronto was organized in opposition to mass immigration in Canada, but was being countered by far-left as well as Antifa-affiliated agitators as it took place. In addition to the clashes with police, smoke bombs were also thrown into the Canada First rally crowd.
Someone waving an Antifa flag is among those in the path of Canada First march in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/izc9J7D2Om
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 10, 2026
Antifa presence at the counter-protest to the Canada First rally against mass immigration in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/VGdbvwW9s9
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 10, 2026
Earlier: coloured smoke was launched by counter-protestors into the Canada First crowd. pic.twitter.com/CXShaciRAa
— Beth Baisch 📸 (@BethBaisch) January 10, 2026