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Protestors demonstrate against Quebec’s curfew, argue it creates a ‘climate of fear’
COVID-19 curfew, which has been in place for a week.Activists argued that the the public health measure which is enforced by police officers has a “symbolic effect” but only actually serves to create a climate of fear across Quebec.The protest took place in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough and was organized by a group called “No police solution to the health crisis.”Montreal police were present at the protest and asked that everyone present wear masks and respect the physical distancing guidelines.Organizers said in a statement the provincewide curfew — a first in Canada — was dangerous for the population’s most vulnerable and accused the Quebec government of looking for scapegoats and to blame guilt on individuals rather than