IBNS-CMEDIA: A large crowd gathered outside Queen’s Park in Toronto on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for a province-wide “Fight Ford” rally protesting Ontario Premier Doug Ford‘s recent policies, as reported by CBC.
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) grants, non-repayable aid for low/middle-income students, faced backlash after the 2025 budget slashed upfront grants by 50% for families with an income over $70,000, shifting to loans and repayment thresholds.
Demonstrators chanted “shame” and waved placards targeting Greenbelt development, Billy Bishop jet expansions, FOI changes, and OSAP cuts, CBC noted.
Protester Sue Echo told CBC, “I have numerous worries regarding Doug Ford’s actions.”
Student Mackenzie Babinsky voiced OSAP fears, saying they threaten higher education access. Eric Murray held a “Vote Ford Out” sign, decrying Ontario’s direction. Green Party MP Elizabeth May warned Ford endangers the wilderness.
The Toronto event anchored dozens of protests across Ontario, including Ottawa and St. Catharines, opposing healthcare, education, and policy shifts, per CTV News.
(Reporting by Suman Das)
