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Activists are once again treating sacred fire as a shield, asserting that it transforms public protest into private sanctuary, off-limits to cameras. It’s fair to respectfully ask not to be filmed. But there is no legal, and arguably no moral, obligation to comply. Some of the activists at the... #KillBill5 encampment have documented histories of fomenting chaos. Their presence all but guarantees this protest at Queen’s Park will continue to be documented. If privacy is the goal, the group should relocate to private property, obtain permits for a sacred fire on public land (which still doesn’t override others’ civil liberties, though the city recommends not filming sacred fires), or position the fire out of public view. We were accused of agitating simply for standing 30 feet away. Activists approached us to initiate the confrontation. All of this is unfolding in the backyard of Ontario’s legislature. 📸 Jun 7, 2025 #Toronto #ProtestManiashow more

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Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist1 year ago

For the record, we’ve filmed and published footage of Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Hindus engaged in acts of public worship at demonstrations. #Toronto #ProtestMania

AwareBears1 year ago

Nothing says we’re “stewards of the land” quite like a jacked up 4x4 truck parked in front of a junky campsite in public park.

Joan Abernethy 🇨🇦🇮🇱🇺🇦1 year ago

You do such a good job, with your videographer, to keep your cool under these sorts of confrontations. Really well done!!

Watcher1 year ago

Of course, progressive virtue signalling through blatant racism and bigotry. Gotta love it! 🙄

Rita1 year ago

These protests tend to attract the most unintelligent, foul, and often racist individuals. @TorontoCouncil Is there a permit for this sacred fire at the Ontario legislature? Will this be a new tent city on public grounds?

Rising Warrior1 year ago

Who the F do these people think they are?

🏝️ NorthSideCapper 💰1 year ago

Good for you for standing your ground. I 100% agree with everything you’ve said and I genuinely believe the mass majority of society are extremely uneducated in terms of the rights of not only themselves but of others. At this point - I gotta imagine it almost feels personal and has lit some sort of fire under your ass given the way you (and other independent journalists) have been treated for essentially doing nothing wrong and/or illegal. I also encourage your camera man (respectfully encourage) to start standing his ground and to stop being bullied/pushed back from his space - if in need of more camera men feel free To shoot me a DM. I respect what you do.

Lisa the pissed off Canadian1 year ago

“Your family was shipped in”. What a racist lunatic!

John DeAugostino1 year ago

Where’s the parking authority? Is that sacred truck parked illegally?

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Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist

24,713 views • 9 months ago

We attended Church Street to document an encampment clearing at The 519, following a public call-out from local activists for “physical support/defence” to resist it. Several familiar faces from the protest circuit were present, including individuals with a history of provoking confrontations with police to generate footage that supports their anti-establishment narratives. Gisela McKay and her comrades appeared to incite a man to physically attack my videographer. This incident resulted in the individual’s arrest. In the end, the activist intervention seemed largely counterproductive. 📸 Jun 23, 2025 #Toronto #ProtestMania

We attended Church Street to document an encampment clearing at The 519, following a public call-out from local activists for “physical support/defence” to resist it. Several familiar faces from the protest circuit were present, including individuals with a history of provoking confrontations with police to generate footage that supports their anti-establishment narratives. Gisela McKay and her comrades appeared to incite a man to physically attack my videographer. This incident resulted in the individual’s arrest. In the end, the activist intervention seemed largely counterproductive. 📸 Jun 23, 2025 #Toronto #ProtestMania

Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer + Political Satirist

40,633 views • 1 year ago