Across Canada, governments are trying to silence dissent. Cities like Vaughan have already passed repressive protest bans, and others—including Toronto—are considering following suit. These so-called "bubble" laws are designed to criminalize peaceful protest and shield human rights violators from accountability.

These bans have already been used to silence Palestinians, anti-Zionist Jews, and their allies from protesting Israeli war criminals and the illegal sale of settlement properties. Instead of addressing human rights violations, municipalities are punishing those who speak out—setting a dangerous precedent for restricting political expression.

We can’t allow politicians to cave to pressure from pro-Israel lobby groups working to suppress advocacy for Palestinian human rights. If left unchecked, these attacks on protest will pave the way for silencing any cause that challenges those in power.

The right to protest is fundamental to democracy. If we don’t fight back now, governments will continue to erode our freedoms until dissent is no longer possible.

Take action now—send an email to your mayor, city councillor, and other local elected officials, demanding they reject these unconstitutional and discriminatory protest bans.