200 000+ demonstrate against tuition hikes

March 23 2012 // News

Over 200 000 protesters gathering at Place du Canada for Thursday's blockbuster day of action against tuition increases.

There were so many people out in the warm weather that it took 90 minutes for everyone to leave the meeting place.
From there, marchers wound their way down Sherbrooke and Ste Catherine streets to a rally in the Old Port.
Students decked out in red face paint and clothing from Montreal and all over the province were joined by high school students.
A bus of students Ottawa also came in for the day to lend support. 
Montreal police called the protest and reported no major incidents.
Earlier in the day, student leaders and the heads of three opposition parties called for mediation between the Charest
government and students.