Mayor won't apologize after anti-Israel protesters halt Ottawa Pride parade, make demands

Capital Pride’s parade in Ottawa was halted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators from Queers 4 Palestine – Ottawa shortly after its start, leading to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe refusing to meet their demands or apologize for his past non-participation. The protest aimed to address Capital Pride’s previous statement on Palestine and called for a BDS town hall, but the parade was ultimately dissolved after an hour due to a lack of meaningful dialogue.

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