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Grassy Narrows supporters heckle Doug Ford at Mississauga event
Summary
Two people were escorted out after interrupting Premier Doug Ford at a Mississauga Board of Trade event to protest mercury contamination at Grassy Narrows; Peel Police said no arrests were made.
Content
Premier Doug Ford was speaking at a Mississauga Board of Trade event when two people interrupted his presentation. The protestors raised concerns about mercury contamination affecting Grassy Narrows First Nation and its health impacts. Security and Peel Police escorted the two individuals from the Convention Centre, and police said there were no arrests. The provincial government has acknowledged contamination at Grassy Narrows and has promised a cleanup program that has not yet been implemented.
Known details:
- Two people interrupted Doug Ford's presentation at the Mississauga Convention Centre.
- Security escorted the individuals from the event and Peel Police said they left without incident; no arrests were made.
- The interruption focused on mercury contamination in Grassy Narrows and ongoing health effects in the community.
- The province has acknowledged the contamination and has promised a cleanup program that has not yet been implemented.
Summary:
The interruption did not lead to arrests and Ford continued his address. Undetermined at this time.
