More than 50 people marched through downtown Charlottetown Sept. 20 in what was part of a broader day of action in more than 50 cities across Canada, organized by groups calling for the federal government to prioritize communities over what they described as “billionaires and corporate greed.” Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentMore than 50 people marched through downtown Charlottetown on the afternoon of Sept. 20, joining a nationwide mobilization calling on the federal government to “draw the line” on issues ranging from climate change and Indigenous rights to migrant justice and war in Palestine.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe rally began at Boulder Park by the Coles Building on Grafton Street before winding its way to City Hall and Rochford Square. The rally was one of more than 70 demonstrations held across the country as Parliament resumes and Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to table his fall budget.Article contentArticle contentArticle content Protesters held signs calling for migrant justice, economic justice, climate justice, anti-war and Palestinian solidarity, as well as Indigenous rights while marching through the streets of downtown Charlottetown. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentMarch for justiceArticle contentJill MacIntyre, an organizer with the national climate justice group 350 Canada, said the march was about drawing a line for people and peace on the planet. She said the group had five central demands: migrant justice, economic justice, climate justice, anti-war and Palestine solidarity, and Indigenous rights.Article content“These are all things that we’ve seen consistently under attack in P.E.I., across Canada, across the world,” she said.Article contentMacIntyre pointed to recent federal legislation as part of the reason for mobilizing. Bill C-5, she said, has trampled over environmental rights and Indigenous rights as well, while she describes Bill C-2 as an anti-immigrant bill.Article content Jill MacIntyre, an organizer with the national climate justice group 350 Canada, said a march March in Charlottetown Sept. 20 mirrored events across the country drawing a line for people and peace on the planet. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentMacIntyre said she finds it disgusting that there would be such rising anti-immigrant sentiment, adding that migrants are being wrongly blamed for problems.Article contentArticle content“I think it’s incredibly hypocritical for settlers to be, you know, trying to blame immigrants for any other issues happening.”Article contentLocally, she said more than a dozen groups were involved, including Cooper Institute, P.E.I. Trans Network, P.E.I. Fight for Affordable Housing, P.E.I. 4 Palestine, Council of Canadians, and CUPE P.E.I. Letter-writing stations were also set up to send demands directly to Island MPs and the prime minister.Article content“The fundamental nature of this rally is really about our communities coming together, saying enough is enough,” MacIntyre said. “And even though we might have different areas of interest, we just believe we’re stronger together.”Article content Ryan MacRae with the Cooper Institute leads a crowd of about 50 people through downtown Charlottetown Sept. 20 afternoon, joining a nationwide mobilization calling on the federal government to “draw the line” on issues ranging from climate change and Indigenous rights to migrant justice and Palestine. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentPalestinian perspectiveArticle contentPalestinian Canadian Ibra Younis also spoke at the rally, after returning from a march and press conference in Ottawa earlier this month, where he spoke about the conflict in Palestine.
Protesters march through Charlottetown, calling for action on climate, housing and peace
