Video: Toronto police chief Bill Blair heckled at Pride party

Most reporters were asked to leave Tuesday night’s Toronto police Pride reception at The 519, but we caught the protest on camera. Watch below:

Read more about the event, and what went on inside, in the written account that we posted last night.

CP24 caught a quick comment from Blair as he left the event. The reporter asked Blair why the protesters were angry, to which Blair replied “Frankly, I don’t know and I’m not sure I care.”

(Toronto police chief Bill Blair is heckled by queer protesters as he enters The 519 on June 29. Photo by Matt Mills)

Meanwhile, another rally is planned for Canada Day:

Rally for a Public Inquiry Concerning the Actions at the G20
Thursday, July 1, 5:30pm

Queen’s Park (in front of the legislature)

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