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Federal NDP Leader in Ontario city to support provincial candidate suffered one of his 'worst experiences'

However, supporters and protesters both had posted social media notices about the event in the days leading up to his appearance. But when it gets to this level, it doesn’t help in making better decisions (and) it doesn’t help our communities feel safer.” Many tweeted to say that the actions of a few do not represent their city.

A provincial election rally in Peterborough, Ont. ended with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh receiving a barrage of insults and harassment as he made his exit.

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh had insults hurled at him as he made his exit from a provincial election rally in Peterborough.

They deserve to live and work freely, without intimidation. They deserve to live and work freely, without intimidation.” A group of protesters accused Singh of being a “traitor” and yelled other expletives at him as he made his way to his SUV.

A campaign rally at the office of the provincial NDP candidate Jen Deck on Wednesday turned ugly when protestors verbally abused federal party leader ...

“Some folks were saying ‘I hope you die’ and things of that nature.” It’s disheartening to hear as we know most residents are respectful & these few are not reflective of our community.” “When hate is given space to grow, it spreads like wild fire.

Protesters accosted federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Tuesday as he visited the campaign office of provincial Peterborough-Kawartha NDP candidate Jen ...

And he said ‘I know Peterborough is a good town.’ So that was good to hear.” “He’s a federal leader and for him to visit our city is wonderful,” she said. Go volunteer with the candidate you want to see win; go join the board of the party you want to be involved in; go be a part of the action. “Politics by intimidation has no place in Canada,” he said. “I have been vocal about condemning this nonsense behaviour,” she said in a tweet on Wednesday evening. “Since learning of the event officers reached out to Mr. Singh to discuss as there were no calls for service,” police stated. “Exactly what Jagmeet said, I agree with him wholeheartedly — absolutely you’re allowed to be upset. A lot of aggression and violence in terms of the behaviour and demeanour.” In an interview on Thursday, Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri said she condemns hate speech and violence — in any form. I’ve experienced worse in my life and experienced it regularly.” I think it’s absolutely necessary for people to express dissatisfaction — to disagree with something, that they think it’s really horrible someone is making a particular law passed or the impact will hurt their families. The protesters had gathered outside the office for about an hour while Singh was talking to supporters inside.

The incident, captured on video, shows protestors outside the campaign office for provincial Peterborough-Kawartha NDP candidate Jen Deck, which was being ...

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Police in Peterborough, Ont. say they are actively investigating after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh received a barrage of insults and harassment as he made his ...

Trudeau questioned whether the perceived Conservative leadership frontrunner grasps how integral the independence of the central bank is to the country's economic stability and international reputation. Trudeau said he was not injured during the attack. The province has identified a second case of severe acute hepatitis in a child in Manitoba. After declining last week for the first time in more than a month, the number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals this week has increased again. Farquharson said Peterborough police will "use every investigative tool possible to deal with (their) actions." Police in Peterborough, Ont. say they are actively investigating after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh received a barrage of insults and harassment as he made his exit from a provincial election rally. Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Singh handled the "hate" he received with 'grace" in a post to Twitter on Wednesday. In a statement issued following the incident, Singh said he knew the attack was not representative of the people of Peterborough. PC candidate Dave Smith, who’s held the riding since 2018, responded to Singh’s statement saying he was "always welcome" in Peterborough and invited the leader and his family over for a BBQ. He said the investigation was launched after police received a complaint from a member of the public. Police in Peterborough, Ont. say they are actively investigating after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh received a barrage of insults and harassment as he made his exit from a provincial election rally. As he made his way to his SUV, Singh was met by a flurry of expletives from an awaiting group of protestors who accused the federal leader of being a "traitor."

A provincial election rally in Peterborough, Ont. ended with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh receiving a barrage of insults and harassment as he made his exit.

Trudeau said he was not injured during the attack. Farquharson said Peterborough police will "use every investigative tool possible to deal with (their) actions." Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Singh handled the "hate" he received with 'grace" in a post to Twitter on Wednesday.

Une contre-manifestation disgracieuse organisée mardi en marge d'un rassemblement néo-démocrate dans le centre de l'Ontario ne restera pas impunie, ...

Elle était accompagnée de mots-clés comme #Freedomthroughunity ou #takecanadaback. Le chef par intérim de la police de Peterborough, Tim Farquharson, a qualifié la scène de La police de Peterborough a fait savoir jeudi, dans une vidéo partagée sur les réseaux sociaux, qu'elle avait reçu une plainte et ouvert une enquête sur cet

Federal NDP Leader in Ontario city to support provincial candidate suffered one of his 'worst experiences'

However, supporters and protesters both had posted social media notices about the event in the days leading up to his appearance. But when it gets to this level, it doesn’t help in making better decisions (and) it doesn’t help our communities feel safer.” Many tweeted to say that the actions of a few do not represent their city.

Le chef du NPD, Jagmeet Singh, a eu droit à un accueil hostile à la sortie de sa rencontre avec une députée du même parti, à Peterborough en Ontario.

Toute ma vie, j’ai fait face à ce genre d’intimidation.» Le chef néodémocrate avait notamment appuyé la décision de Justin Trudeau d’avoir recours à la loi sur les mesures d’urgence. Les individus visiblement agressifs à l’égard de M. Singh semblaient lui reprocher d’avoir envoyé les autorités aux trousses des manifestants du convoi de la liberté.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh responded admirably to an ugly incident outside the office of Ontario NDP candidate Jen Deck on Tuesday.

But it is irresponsible and dangerous to suggest Singh is a “traitor” for having done so. Don’t worry — I’ll (be) back.” Article content

'What some politicians are doing is akin to filling jerry cans with gasoline, tossing lit matches around recklessly, then expressing astonishment and ...

Or to see a link between the campaign of People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier in the last federal campaign and the throwing of stones by protestors at the country’s prime minister. It is not unreasonable to connect the dots from this kind of incendiary rhetoric to the sort of abuse unleashed on Jagmeet Singh this week. It was distressing, in the first of their debates, to see candidates for the federal Conservative leadership competing with each other for the title of being chief cheerleader for the recent convoy siege of Ottawa and international crossings between Canada and the United States.

Le chef du Nouveau parti démocratique, Jagmeet Singh, a été pris à partie par des manifestants, mercredi, à Peterborough. Suivi par une foule hostile massée ...

Questionné quant à savoir s’il ne devrait pas avoir de garde du corps, le politicien a noté qu’il était capable de se défendre – il pratique les arts martiaux -, mais qu’il ne « pense pas du tout que ça doit être un prérequis pour un politicien ou un chef de parti. « Mais je veux aussi dire que, oui, c’était vraiment très tendu. Donc, c’est un peu normal, dans ma vie », a déclaré Jagmeet Singh.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's recent encounter with protesters at an Ontario election campaign stop, where he was verbally harassed, is casting a renewed ...

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