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Brampton moves to ban protests at places of worship

The move mirrors similar initiatives in Vaughan and Ottawa. In June, Vaughan passed a bylaw prohibiting protests near "vulnerable social infrastructure," including places of worship, schools, and hospitals.

Barbara Patrocinio
Barbara Patrocinio
Brampton moves to ban protests at places of worship

Mayor Patrick Brown looks on during the Diwali Mela festival at Sesquicentennial Park in Brampton, Ont., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj