The demonstration in Ottawa was organized by groups that identify themselves as #1MillionMarch4Children and Hands Off Our Kids.
Protesters and counter-protesters likely to clash downtown Wednesday. Here’s what we know
“There are signs saying ‘Leave kids alone’” Evans said, gesturing to the anti-trans marchers. “That’s somewhat ironic given they’re trying to police what kids can and cannot do.” “It makes me really sad because they’re all saying it’s in the name of God. But this isn’t what God does. I think trans kids are the future. They bring love into the world where there is so much hate.”Article content“We are all God’s children, she said, “and we all deserve respect.Thousands of people gathered for the 1 Million March 4 Children and Hands Off Our Kids protest and counter-protest in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday.
By 2:10 p.m., all nearby road closures put into place by police had been lifted. Ottawa police said mid-afternoon Wednesday that there were two arrests made at the demonstration for “inciting hatred” by “displaying hateful material.” Another arrest was made for causing a disturbance.
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