Toronto police say they arrested eight people and 29 charges were laid at a demonstration downtown Saturday. In a post to social media, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said he wanted to thank officers who were on the front line during Saturday’s demonstrations. In a post to social media Saturday afternoon, Toronto police originally said a total of 11 arrests were made at a demonstration at Queen Street W. and Bay Street. In an update to social media, Toronto police said a total of nine arrests were made. “One police officer was punched.”Toronto police told CBC Toronto Sunday that approximately 200 to 300 people were in attendance at the demonstrations at Queen Street W. and Bay Street.

Source: CBC News January 13, 2026 04:35 UTC