'Convoy For Freedom' Protest Could Be Coming To 7 Busy Spots Around Toronto This Weekend

Police are preparing for "potential protest activity."

Narcity.com
Feb. 3, 2022
Alex Arsenych

Another possible protest inspired by the Freedom Convoy is expected to roll through Toronto before ending up at Queens Park this weekend.

A flyer inviting protesters to rally at seven meet-up locations across the city on Saturday, February 5, at 10 a.m. has been circulating on social media and making waves on Reddit.

The protest, dubbed "Convoy for Freedom Toronto," will apparently start out at several popular malls throughout the GTA, including Vaughan Mills, Scarborough Town Centre, Yorkdale Mall, Square One, Sherway Gardens and a Tim Hortons in Oakville. According to the flyer, protesters are then invited to roll out by 11 a.m. and head to Queens Park for the rest of the rally.

Ontario Provincial Police told Narcity that officers are keeping an eye on the situation.

"We are aware of the potential protest activity. But we can't discuss operational plans in terms of what we're doing to prepare for it," Bill Dickson, OPP Media Relations Coordinator, told Narcity over the phone.

"Our role is to ensure public safety and to keep the peace. We do respect the right of everyone to freedom of expression and to peaceful assembly."

Anthony Toderian, a spokesperson for the City of Toronto, said they are also aware of the "possible protest."

"The City and its agency partners are monitoring, and will provide any updates as needed as the weekend nears," Toderian told Narcity via email.