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on March 25, 2015 in World News

Canadian students’ anti-austerity rally

Tear gas, rubber bullets as police disperse Canadian students’ anti-austerity rally Canadian police used tear gas and reportedly fired rubber bullets and sound bombs at hundreds of students protesting austerity measures at an anti-capitalist rally in Montreal. Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday to protest sweeping education cuts. Police declared the march illegal from the beginning, saying that protest organizers failed to provide local authorities with their itinerary, which is required by the bylaw P-6. The march began at Emlie Gamelin Park around 9 p.m. local time and then proceeded along downtown streets. Police said it made several arrests… View Article

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