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Financiers back in their private jets, while peaceful citizens remain in cages

The violence of the mob was considerable, with hooligans smashing windows, looting stores and setting police cars ablaze.

I'm referring, of course, to the hockey riots in Montreal in April 2008, after the Montreal Canadiens' playoff victory over the Boston Bruins.

If you don't remember this thuggery -- or similar Montreal riots last month following another hockey victory -- it's probably because that violence wasn't used as an excuse to justify a massive police clampdown on a city.

Progressive Voices

The mother of crime is poverty

August 3, 2011
| We speak with criminal defence lawyer Shane Martinez on the Harper crime agenda, Hudak's vow of manual labour for prisoners, criminalization of activism, policing of marginalized communities and more.

11:08 minutes (10.21 MB)
Migrant Matters

More accounts of martial law at Toronto G20 protests (4 of 5)

October 18, 2010
| Another protester speaks out about the police brutality and indiscriminate arrests at the Toronto G8/20 protests.

17:27 minutes (11.99 MB)
Migrant Matters

More accounts of martial law at Toronto G20 protests (2 of 5)

August 28, 2010
| Kristin Guité shares her experience of the police campaign of intimidation and scare tactics at the recent G20 protests in Toronto.

36:38 minutes (67.08 MB)
John Bonnar

G20 arrestee made significant contributions to her community, say supporters

| July 29, 2010
John Bonnar Audio Blog

Harper G20 agenda a direct attack on public sector workers, says Labour Council president

July 12, 2010
| Two weeks ago, more than 25,000 people marched in the streets of Toronto, opposing the influence Stephen Harper was hoping to exert over the other G20 leaders.

5:25 minutes (4.96 MB)
John Bonnar

Community groups launch their own investigation into police actions during the G20 Summit

| July 15, 2010
John Bonnar Audio Blog

Ontario Federation of Labour supports call for G20 public inquiry

July 11, 2010
| “Harper and McGuinty should cut their losses and call this public inquiry,” said Sid Ryan at Saturday’s rally and march in Toronto.

3:10 minutes (2.91 MB)
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