Ontario seeks court order to block Toronto's Al-Quds Day rally over safety and antisemitism concerns, with a hearing hours before the event.

Ontario is seeking a court injunction to block a pro-Palestinian Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, outside the U.S. Consulate, citing concerns over public safety, antisemitism, and potential violence. Premier Doug Ford labeled the event a "breeding ground for hate," while city officials and Jewish groups expressed alarm over its history of inflammatory rhetoric and disruptions. Organizers and civil liberties advocates argue the move threatens free expression and peaceful assembly, noting the rally has been peaceful in past years. A virtual court hearing is set for noon, just hours before the rally’s 3 p.m. start. Police are increasing patrols, and drone activity is restricted, but the event is expected to proceed as planned.