6 bd 5 DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com An anti-Trudeau party went ahead at an Oak © Canadian Tire parking te Saturday (May 13) despite participants not having the company's permission to use the property. Halton police said around 150 people attended the gathering outside the Hyde Park Gate Canadian Tire location. Video posted on social akville Beaver | Thursday, May 18, 2023 | ig to Other individuals raised upside down Canadian flags and displayed posters labelling Prime Minister dustin Trudeau a traitor and calling on him to re- sign. *'Some other posters on bo] a \ display called for j for Deputy Prim: ister Chrystia Freeland and jus- tice for those allegedly killed or harmed by CO- VID-19 vaccines. A Canadian Tire spokes- person said Canadian Tire was not affiliated with this event and did not give per- mission for its logo or name to be used in advertising for the event or for its parking lot to be used for this activ- They also said local law enforcement Saturday and were rized to take the necessary action to protect the safety and security of customers, store staff and community members. Halton police monitored the event, but did not inter- olice media relations officer Const. Steve Elms Felo) [ame l-meam dal-Wac-1o Oz] ¢ ol-1 01 The ANTI-TRUDEAU PARTY GOES AHEAD DESPITE LACK OF PERMISSION said that throughout the event, officers 1 maintained communi with event coordinators demonstrators and event remained peaceful for its duration. He said no charges were laid, no arrests were made and there were no reports of damage or criminal ac- tivity. and th The attendees ultimate- ly left on their own at around 10:30 p.m. When asked why the un- sanctioned gathering was not shut down, Elms of- fered ae following re- Spo. “Iti ‘s the duty of the Hal- ton Regional Police Service torespond to protests/dem- onstrations with the intent to maintain peace, prevent offences, ensure the safety ofallin attendance or in the area and to enforce the law Film Festival From June 21§™ to June 277 Tickets available now at offa.ca = svufiemguno BY TELEFILM insidehalton.com ie? . -* Ontario thrillhouse — caju@ filmsca cinemas Thtrada (C; coceco Hellena Stone/Facebook photo Participants at an anti-Trudeau party held at an Oakville Canadian Tire parking lot on Saturday, May 43. in a manner that respects the rights of all involved parties," said Elms. "The role of the Halton Regional Police is to safe- guard the fundamental rights of people as guaran- teed by the Canadian Char- WITH CARI ter of Rights and Freedoms, anc Ontario Human Rights Code. Officers must remain neutralas to the un- derlying grievance (where possible), and facilitate the building of trust between police, protest participants and the affected communi- ties." ‘SCAN THIS CODE for more local news. NO]RUNBIOINKS Are you or your aging parent finding it difficult dealing with a later in life transition or health crisis? Are you unsure of what next steps to take? Let us minimize the chaos & stress CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION LANDSCAPING wy . * Interlocking * Garage Floors * Patios . Dewey * Curbs (French) OMMUNITIES WE SERVE: pated lin Ee cen eo Mand era * Milton + Campbelville + Burlington + Aldershot 3133 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Milton, ON LOE 0J7 sunmarlandscape.com BAEUMLER \PPRO E