RNC issues statement regarding protest at Confederation Building

The RNC has issued a statement regarding the protest held at the Confederation Bulding this morning.

Officers are asking demonstrators to remain respectful, peaceful and lawful.

Disruptive activities may lead to arrests and criminal charges. A court injunction has been granted to order the demonstrators off the premises.

The RNC Mounted Unit is trained in crowd control. Both of our horses were struck by demonstrators which forced the Mounted Unit to retreat. There is specific Criminal Code violations for injuries against a law enforcement animal which will be pursued. Additionally during one of the ‘rushes’ an officer was injured, and has been sent to hospital for treatment.