EXCLUSIVE: “Elbows Up” rally at U.S. Consulate turns into pro-Carney demonstration
Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a national unity and “solidarity” rally against President Donald Trump, his tariffs and comments about Canada becoming the “51st state.”
Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a national unity and “solidarity” rally against President Donald Trump, his tariffs and comments about Canada becoming the “51st state.” However, the demonstration quickly escalated into protesters pledging support for Liberal Leader Mark Carney and condemning his opponent, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
The small protest was one of many that took place at various U.S. diplomatic missions across Canada, including at the official U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and consulate offices in Calgary, Vancouver and elsewhere. Many of the “unified Canada” protesters were quick to attack Poilievre; some even wielded signs specifically targeting him.