CIMC reporters denied Canadian entry as government steps up massive repression at Toronto G20 protes

[cory777]

Source: Chicago Indymedia

World leaders have gathered for the G8 and G20 meetings in Toronto amidst a massive security crackdown that will mark the most expensive three days in Canadian history. Large swaths of Toronto’s downtown core have the appearance of a police state, with an estimated deployment of over 19,000 security personnel—nearly five times the number at the G20 in Pittsburgh last year. The security price tag is around $1 billion, and some predict the total summit cost will surpass $2 billion. More from Democracy Now!

Independent journalists and activists <1 | 2 > seeking to cross the border have been routinely denied entry, including two Chicago Indymedia journalists who were given the option to either turn back or spend 'weeks' in a Canadian prison.


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[Electric Monk]

1. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near either summit. GL to those who are.

I think there are better ways to express oneself, but I could be wrong.

[davidinalameda]

2. you don't approve of destroying someone's private property

and acting like petulant children to get your point across?

:shrug:

[Electric Monk]

3. Correct. I think smashing store windows and burning police cars is counter productive.

CBCNW is reporting at least 2 burning police cars in Toronto already, and the summit hasn't even officially started yet :eyes: