Hamilton’s mayor and a city councillor are condemning demonstrators for calling for “mass deportations” in the city.
On Saturday, protesters were seen at Jackson Square, in downtown Hamilton, holding a big banner that says “Mass Deportations Now.”
People in Hamilton hold up sign that says “MASS DEPORTATION NOW” earlier today 😳🇨🇦👀 pic.twitter.com/tl7bg9O6Y9
— NMG Hamilton (@NMGHamilton) November 9, 2024
Ward 3 City Councillor Nrinder Nann tweeted about the protest saying the city “will not tolerate racist, white-nationalism” and that the demonstrators should show their faces.
“The cowardice of hiding your faces while feeling emboldened to put forward hateful propaganda in our communities,” she tweeted Saturday.
The cowardice of hiding your faces while feeling emboldened to put forward hateful propaganda in our communities. This is Hamilton, and we will NOT tolerate racist, white-nationalism. Show your faces so you can be held accountable for your actions.#NoHateInTheHammer pic.twitter.com/mzLgJc6aOj
— Nrinder Nann (@NrinderWard3) November 9, 2024
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath also commented about the demonstration saying there’s “no space for hate or discrimination” in the city.
#HamOnt There is no space for hate or discrimination of any kind in our city. Hamiltonians deserve to feel accepted, valued, and safe – and to be able to enjoy their communities free from hate, racism, and discrimination.
— Andrea Horwath (@AndreaHorwath) November 10, 2024
As leaders it is our responsibility to stand up to hate… https://t.co/YawHvZU16C
“Hamiltonians deserve to feel accepted, valued, and safe – and to be able to enjoy their communities free from hate, racism, and discrimination,” she said.
