A dispatch from the front lines of the new French revolution

Farewell to Quebec

The Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament Toronto protest saw thousands gather in Dundas Square. Below, Toronto Liberal MP Rob Oliphant is with the Spartans.
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Toronto NDP MP Olivia Chow.
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Toronto Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay.
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Liberal Senator Art Eggleton.
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Playwright Brad Fraser.
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The people.
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Toronto Proroguing Protest: polar bears and Spartans

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