Protests in Canada over mass killings in eight weeks

Eight Murders in Eight Weeks in Quebec, “Enough is Enough!”, Shouted thousands of people who rallied across the county, especially in Montreal, to denounce violence against women and demand that the government do more.

Of the nearly 20 demonstrations in Quebec, the one in Montreal attracted the most people, more than 10,000 people, according to organizers.

Shouting slogans such as “no more, no more”, the protesters – mostly women – marched in a calm atmosphere in the center of the Quebec metropolis, a French news agency reported.

Along the way, one saw placards with slogans such as “You never kill for love”, “Murder, the invisible pandemic”, “Reforms before we are dead”.

Yesterday morning, police confirmed that the death of a woman in late March in the northern part of the province was a homicide, the 8th in as many weeks and the 13th since the outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic in Canada.

“Behind each of these murdered women there are thousands of others who live in fear every day. “There have been 300 unsolved homicide attempts, it is enough,” said actress Ingrid Falez in the crowd, “I” survived “a relationship with a violent partner.

“We are here today to say that violence, psychological, economic, sexual and physical, is unacceptable,” he added.

Executives of four women’s relief organizations who called for the protests called on Quebec Prime Minister François Lego to do more, especially with regard to funding for reception centers.

During an interview in late March, Mr. Lego promised to deal “personally” with the issue, pledging to announce measures soon.

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