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Toronto City Council to Debate Proposed Bylaw that Limits Protests Around Places of Worship
- On May 22, 2025, Toronto City Council approved a bylaw creating optional 50-metre protest-free areas surrounding places of worship, schools, and childcare facilities.
- The bylaw stems from public concerns over protests following the October 2023 Hamas attack and subsequent Gaza conflict, with prior proposals suggesting a 20-metre zone.
- Under the request-based system, vulnerable institutions must show recent protest disruptions to qualify, though a council amendment removed the paperwork requirement.
- The city plans to spend $1.6 million to employ a dozen bylaw officers and allocate an additional $200,000 toward public education, with fines for violations capped at $5,000.
- The bylaw raises debate over balancing safety and Charter rights, as enforcement capacity and legal challenges remain uncertain.
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Toronto councilors voted 16-9 approving controversial "bubble zone" bylaw
Toronto councillors passed a controversial motion to restrict protests around places of worship, schools and daycares. The “bubble zone” bylaw was approved 16-9 after a lengthy council meeting Thursday afternoon.
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