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Fridays For Future Toronto

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A youth-led grassroots movement fighting for a just future for all, because climate justice is social justice. Visit our website to get involved! www.fridaysforfutureto.org

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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 01/08/2025
TORONTO: #DrawTheLine FOR PEOPLE, PEACE & THE PLANET Rally & March Sep 20, 14:00 (2:00 PM) Yonge and Dundas Carney cuts services while billionaires profit. WE UNITE: 💰 Tax the rich 🌾 Land Back ✊ Status for All 🕊️ Arms embargo on Israel 🌍 End fossil fuels ⚡️& MORE drawtheline.world
This September 20th, we are mobilizing in Toronto and across the country to demand that Prime Minister Carney and the Canadian government pick a side: racism, injustice, violence, and climate destruction—or a just and safe future for all of us.

Visit drawtheline.world to RSVP.

Posters:
- Migrants are part of our communities #StatusForAll!
- Migrant justice is climate justice.
- Grocery monopolies inflate food prices, not migrants.DRAW THE LINE

Toronto
Rally & March
Sept 20—14:00 (2 PM)
Yonge and Dundas

For people, for peace, for the planet
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 21/07/2025
Come join us at our Bike Lane Social tomorrow!
Bike lane social to celebrate the cycling community's victories and connect together to fight even more effectively!

Juju Cafe, 2F-191 Dundas St W
Tuesday July 22, 2025 @ 19:00 (7:00 PM)
Cyclists & allies welcome!
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 16/07/2025
We stood in solidarity with Harm Reduction Advocacy Collective and its efforts to represent some of the most vulnerable Torontonians—people who would be pushed even further to the sidelines of society with the anti-shelter and anti-harm-reduction policies the opposing coalition is proposing.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 16/07/2025
Other outlets that ended up having to acknowledge our opposition include the CBC, Radio Canada and The Star. This would not have been possible without our supporters who showed up even on a sunny Tuesday morning for cyclists, transit riders, homeless individuals and harm-reduction site users.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 16/07/2025
Toronto Today quoted Paul Macchiusi, one of the speakers at the press conference, admitting our presence held the group back from spreading its narrative. The article divides the money-backed narrative of the opposing coalition and our people-backed narrative.
torontotoday.ca
Duelling downtown demonstrations feud over RapidTO dedicated transit lanes
‘Radical’ or ‘life-saving?’ Demonstrators argued over a city proposal to implement dedicated transit lanes along Dufferin and Bathurst streets
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 16/07/2025
The group, which is known to use its influence and financial resources to appear larger and more grassroots than it actually is, expected to hold a press conference with zero opposition and to have its views published in the media unchallenged. Thanks to our intervention, that didn't happen.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 16/07/2025
We protested a press conference organized by the "Toronto Concerned Citizens Coalition" this morning showcasing a disappointing assortment of anti-progress viewpoints including opposition to bike lanes, bus lanes, homeless shelters and harm-reduction sites.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 13/07/2025
A group of high-profile individuals, including a Balance on Bloor rep, will be holding a press conference Tuesday where they'll advocate against bike lanes, bus lanes and more. We'll be there to remind them of how unpopular and out-of-touch their views are.
Bike & bus lane counterprotest against out-of-touch reactionaries fighting for a worse Toronto.

Who they are:
The group “Toronto Concerned Citizens Coalition” is made up of out-of-touch, high-profile individuals using their influence and media connections to host a press conference trying to block progressive policies that improve our lives. Their agenda is:
- anti-cyclist
- anti-transit
- anti-environment
- anti-affordable housing
- anti-Indigenous
- anti-people
- pro-car centrism
- pro-criminalizing homelessness
- pro-pollution
- pro-exploitation
- pro-colonialism
- pro-inequality

Nathan Phillips Square (near City Hall Library)
Tuesday July 15, 2025 @ 10:45 AM
Counterprotest (bring signs; bike optional)

Organized by Fridays For Future Toronto (fridaysforfutureto.org).
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 06/07/2025
Our demand to these businesses: drop the lawsuit against the City of Toronto attempting to force the removal of our bike lanes, and stop lobbying Doug Ford to rip apart our biking infrastructure.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 06/07/2025
Earlier today, almost 50 cyclists joined us to protest several dozen businesses along Bloor near Royal York involved in the anti-bike-lane movement. We've placed stickers in the area with a list of alternatives we're asking local residents to shop at. Press release at fridaysforfutureto.org.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 25/06/2025
We're holding a protest against specific businesses we've identified as having significant ties to the anti-bike-lane movement. We continue to support local businesses that are not contributing to the deaths of cyclists. We hope to see you there, July 5 at High Park!
Bike lane protest against the businesses attacking our bike lanes and bankrolling Doug Ford.

High Park, North Gate
Saturday July 5, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
Ride & Rally

Fridays for Future Toronto
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 09/06/2025
TODAY: ALL OUT TO THE ZIONIST CONSULATE Emergency protest today in Toronto in response to the Israeli occupation forces' attack on the Madleen, a civilian aid ship bound for Gaza. Via PYM Toronto, Labour4Palestine GTA, @torontowbw.bsky.social, @ha4palestine.bsky.social & Lebanese4Palestine
Toronto Emergency Protest 
The Freedom Flottila is Under Attack
Monday, June 9 at 6 PM
Locaiton: Zionist Consulate, 2 Bloor St E
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 30/05/2025
Our statement re: the ongoing fires in Manitoba 👇
Fridays for Future Toronto expresses solidarity with Manitobans as a devastating wildfire spreads through their province.

While we are not in a position to speculate on the original cause of this specific fire, it is clear that decades of deliberate inaction and human-caused climate change have led to adverse weather effects occurring at unprecedented rates. Politicians may forget, but the planet doesn’t.We welcome the immediate actions announced by the Manitoba government to evacuate areas considered in danger as well as the intervention of the Canadian Armed Forces. These are necessary actions to minimize the damage this wildfire poses to human life, as well as the broader ecosystem we’re a part of.

We must act with a similar urgency to address the root cause of the continent-wide increase in wildfires each year. We cannot continue allowing giant corporations to spew carbon dioxide and destroy our planet to satiate their insatiable thirst for profit, nor can we count on them to set standards for mitigating the damage they have willingly caused.We call on Canadian governments at all levels as well as governments across the world to keep true to their climate promises by phasing out our reliance on fossil fuels, moving on from the car-centric societal model of the 20th century, and switching to cleaner sources of energy including solar, wind and nuclear.

We call on them to do this before it’s too late.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 23/04/2025
(2/2): 📷Martin Reis
The judge saw through Ontario’s frivolous arguments for ripping out our bike lanes, noting in their decision the evidence that “their removal will have little to no impact on the professed objectives of the legislation” (improving congestion). They also confirmed what we already knew: “harm in the form of increased collisions, injury and even deaths of cyclists may follow from the removal of the protected bike lanes.”However, our fight isn’t over. The final decision on the application is yet to be made. There’s still a lot of room for improvement in Toronto’s cycling infrastructure. There’s a lot of work towards the goal of broader climate justice. And we won’t be able to do it alone. If you identify as a young person or know someone who does, we’d like to ask you to consider joining Fridays for Future Toronto as an organizer. You don’t need to have past experience organizing!But in the meantime, we thank the team at Cycle Toronto and Ecojustice for fighting for our rights in court, holding the government accountable, and making this small victory possible.Want to get involved? Consider signing up for our mailing list to hear about our future actions. Or - sign up as a member or volunteer! All young people are welcome and no experience is necessary. Links in bio!
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 23/04/2025
(1/2): Today, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted an injunction to ban the removal of Toronto bike lanes, until a final decision is made in @cycletoronto.bsky.social et al.'s Bill 212 Charter Challenge. Read our full statement below 👇 #biketo #bill212 #onpoli 📷Martin Reis
Bill 212 Charter Challenge: Bike Lane Removals Temporarily Halted

Statement from Fridays for Future Toronto --> Fridays for Future Toronto welcomes the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision banning the province from removing Toronto’s bike lanes until a final decision is made on the application.Having access to safe, accessible and efficient bike lanes is particularly important to young people. Whether this is because they’re too young to get a driver’s license, because they can’t afford a car, or simply because they want a healthy, environmentally friendly mode of transportation, many young individuals find cycling the most well-suited means to get around. They feel empowered by the autonomy and independence cycling gives them.Youths also stand to be the most impacted by climate change stemming from carbon emissions as they inherit a world riddled with greenhouse gases and other atmospheric pollutants. Cycling is one of the most energy-efficient mode of transportation and every single bicycle is a potential carbon-emitting vehicle taken off the road.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 20/03/2025
(5/5) The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers recognized that #Bill212 was a wrong step for our future. #Stantec, why are you helping to implement it? Read our full letter to Stantec and sign the @cycletoronto.bsky.social "Shame on you, Stantec" campaign: www.cycleto.ca/shame_on_you...
cycleto.ca
Shame on you, Stantec
Help us tell Stantec to rip up this agreement with the province before they try to rip out our bike lanes.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 20/03/2025
(4/5) Video: Sara Elsayeda
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 20/03/2025
(3/5) #Stantec, “[you] have a choice whether or not to live up to the obligations of engineering.” #bikeTO #ONpoli #stantec #yyz #VisionZero #engineer #climateaction #safestreets #completestreets Video: Sara Elsayeda
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 20/03/2025
(2/5) At our March 18, 2025 rally at #Stantec Toronto, Vicky, engineering graduate, delivered a message to Stantec. Video: Sara Elsayeda
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 20/03/2025
(THREAD: 1/5) #Engineers have a duty to keep society safe, symbolized by the iron ring received by Canadian engineering graduates. Why, then, is #Stantec working with #ONgov to rip up #yyz bike lanes, given that the province’s own files show that doing so will endanger lives? Photos: Martin Reis
An individual flashing an iron ring on their pinky finger. Signs reading, "Cancel the contract", "Stantec kills, bike lanes save lives".
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(3/3) To those of you reading who recognize this hypocrisy for what it is: please check our website for our full letter to Stantec (in bio) and sign onto the @cycletoronto.bsky.social "Shame on you, Stantec" campaign: www.cycleto.ca/shame_on_you...
cycleto.ca
Shame on you, Stantec
Help us tell Stantec to rip up this agreement with the province before they try to rip out our bike lanes.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(2/3) You hurt one of the best ways we can support our local economy. You know that you will put lives at risk by taking the #ONGov contract to destroy our bike lanes. Where is your shame? Footage from our rally & occupation @ Stantec Toronto (3/18/25) Speaker: Marcel Jansen Vid: Lenny Devereux
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(1/3) #Stantec, you claim to be working to build the future. You claim to be working to build green solutions. But the minute that money hits the table, you rip out one of the best tools we have against the climate crisis. #bikeTO #ONpoli #stantec #yyz #toronto #climateaction #safestreets #fordsucks
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
Thanks for the shout-out, Norm!
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(9/9) The fight for our city’s #safestreets is far from over. Read our full letter to Stantec on our website: www.fridaysforfutureto.org
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(8/9) Video: Lenny Devereux
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(7/9) Video: Lenny Devereux
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(6/9) Thank you to everyone who came out today to show solidarity and exercise our #constitutional right to #peacefulprotest. Video: Jonny Klynkramer
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(5/9) Video: Lenny Devereux
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(4/9) #Stantec refused to discuss their contract with us and called the #police. We said we would remain there until Stantec cancelled the contract. Two individuals were arrested but were released on scene. Video: Lenny Devereux
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(3/9) During this morning’s protest, four individuals peacefully entered the #Stantec offices to serve them a letter and ask to discuss their contract. Video: Sara Elsayeda
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
(2/9) #Stantec has been hired by #ONGov to complete technical drawings that will inform the destruction of critical #bike lane infrastructure.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 19/03/2025
THREAD (1/9): #Stantec would rather call the police on peaceful #protesters than hear us out about cancelling a contract that will endanger lives. #ONpoli #bike #safestreets #climateaction #fordsucks Photo: David Shellnutt
Image of a peaceful protestor being carried away by police.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 18/03/2025
This morning, Fridays for Future & community occupied #Stantec offices. Our message: by working with #ONgov to rip up Toronto #bikelanes, you betray the values you claim to stand by and put lives at risk. Stantec, cancel the contract. Full letter on our website (see bio). #ONpoli #safestreets
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 03/12/2024
This is only the latest incident in Ford's quest to sell off Ontario piece by piece, leaving nothing for future generations. See you all there! Spread the word!
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 03/12/2024
Quick reminder why we are doing this: Ford's Bill 212 will pave over farmland, and put more cars on the road, leading to more congestion, and more car exhaust. THIS WILL KILL PEOPLE through collisions, worsened air quality, and climate change.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 03/12/2024
Yes, we know this is far for some people, but Etobicoke is where Ford is vulnerable. Let's hit him where it hurts.
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 03/12/2024
Here are the full details for our protest on December 7! There will be two parts. Cyclists can join at 2 PM at the High Park North gates. Everyone else can meet them at 3 PM at Christine Hogarth's office (The PC MPP of Etobicoke-Lakeshore).
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Fridays For Future Toronto @fridaysforfutureto.org · 27/11/2024
Ford’s Bill 212 causes traffic, kills indigenous consultations and erases bike lanes. He will go to any lengths for money and power. We can’t let him have this! Join us in protest on December 7.
On  Monday the Ford government passed legislation to remove bike lanes on Bloor, Younge, and University. Internal documents show it will make traffic worse, and make roads more dangerous. This bill also eliminates indigenous consultation and environmental assessments from the highway 413 development. Doug Ford will go to any lengths necessary to secure money and power including disrespecting the people of this land, and the land itself. Bill 212 is an attack on Ontarians, that's why we're taking action join us to show the fight is not over! Join us on December 7th at 3:00 at 195 Northseman St. or Ride with us from High Park at 2:00!
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