'Don't cause any problems': Doug Ford sends message to pro-Palestinian protesters on university campuses

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April 30, 2024 at 11:17 a.m.

Asked what actions his government would take if encampments on university grounds related to pro-Palestinian protests occurred in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford responded on Tuesday that he has "all the confidence in the world" the universities' security can handle the situation. His message to protesters was, "Don't interrupt some students' graduation. Don't interrupt the students from learning...Don't cause any problems there," adding he supports students.

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