Dozens gathered at Nathan Phillips Square Saturday to protest mass immigration, prompting a counter-protest, news conference and multiple arrests by Toronto police. Ron Bouwmeister, an attendee of the Canada First rally, said he’s protesting for his grandkids. In an update to social media, Toronto police said a total of nine arrests were made. Rhetoric 'needs to be stopped,' councillor saysThe Canada First rally prompted a counter-protest by Community Solidarity Toronto, which focused on reducing hate in the city and garnered approximately 150 attendees. Neethan Shan (Scarborough-Rouge Park) told CBC Toronto he wants the affected communities to know Toronto stands in solidarity with them.

Source: CBC News January 11, 2026 04:17 UTC