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MONTREAL, DECEMBER 1, 2006 -- At least 100 anti-war protesters gathered in the freezing rain this past Friday for a manif-action against war and Canadian imperialism.
Date: 12/05/2006
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The action was organized by the Comité des sans-emploi-Montreal Centre -- a local anti-poverty group -- and was supported by Block the Empire-Montreal, an anti-war, anti-imperialist direct action collective.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Roughly translated, the lead banner reads: "No blood for oil. No wars between nations, no peace between classes."
Date: 12/05/2006
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Demonstrators take to the streets ...
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... marching along de Maisonneuve and Ste-Catherine street in downtown Montreal.
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The back banner translates: "Bring back the army, send the politicians!" [Ramenez l'armée, envoyez les députés.]
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The demo is closely watched and followed by at least a dozen police cars.
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But demonstrators make their way unimpeded to their destination ...
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... the main Canadian armed forces recruiting station, at 1420 Ste-Catherine West.
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The demo moves into the recruiting station without hassle, to begin a symbolic occupation.
Date: 12/05/2006
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With the recent deployment of 2-3000 soldiers in Afghanistan, the Canadian armed forces have begun an aggressive recruiting campaign, with fancy TV ads and other public relations efforts. They are specifically aiming to recruit more visible minorities.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Placards read: "Canada out of Kandahar, Bush out of Baghdad!" ...
Date: 12/05/2006
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And: "Canada, get the hell out of Afghanistan!"
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The recruiting officers inside hold their ground, but are not amused ...
Date: 12/05/2006
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... and the armed forces call on the Montreal police to expel protesters.
Date: 12/05/2006
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A banner is left across the street as a reminder that local protesters will be back.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Text and photos by JBS.
Date: 12/05/2006
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