Protesters, most not wearing masks, gathered in Montreal on Saturday to demonstrate against Quebec's public health restrictions such as the curfew. However, he said there were several dozen interventions for non-compliance with health measures and some arrests for obstructing the work of police officers. WATCH | Maxime Bernier explains why he is protesting:Maxime Bernier says it's time to end health restrictions in Quebec CBC News Montreal 1:16 Maxime Bernier, leader of the federal People's Party of Canada, joined in the protest against public health measures in Montreal on Saturday. 1:16The protest forced public health officials to reschedule vaccine appointments at Olympic Stadium, and in some cases, transfer them to other clinics. She said she is not questioning the right to protests, but enacting strict public health measures is the best way to return to normality.

Source: CBC News May 01, 2021 19:14 UTC