Joly, Blair condemn anti-NATO protest in Montreal that saw fires, smashed windows [Video]

Federal cabinet ministers condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday, saying “hatred and antisemitism” were on display, but protesters deny the claim, saying they demonstrated against the “complicity” of NATO member countries in a war that has killed thousands of Palestinians.

Police said they arrested three people following a demonstration that began late afternoon Friday, which included two car fires and left some businesses with smashed windows.

They said they arrested a 22-year-old woman for obstructing police work and assaulting a police officer, as well as two men, 22 and 28, both for obstructing police work. All three were released and will appear in court at a later date.

Montreal police said that during the march, smoke bombs were deployed, metal barriers were thrown into the street and windows of businesses and at the convention centre were smashed.

The protest was organized by the groups Divest …