Hundreds of demonstrators stand on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal on Saturday, carrying empty strollers to symbolize the children who died during the war in Ukraine.
Posted at 2:43 p.m.
Updated at 4:04 p.m.
“The balloons, now we are the ones who hold them, but usually it’s the children,” breathes Tatiana Ostrovschi. It is absolutely necessary to protect toddlers, says the resident of Longueuil, who has lived in Canada for 20 years.
Shortly before 3 p.m., protesters marched east, downtown, to mourn the hundreds of children who have died since February 24, when Russia launched its offensive. “And if it was your child?” “, can we read on a sign, at the head of the procession.
At several intersections of Sainte-Catherine Street, protesters waited for the passage of the march to join, holding the Ukrainian flag high.
In the demonstration, organized by the Ukrainian Provincial Council Montreal/Quebec, the “Glory to Ukraine” resounded. “Protect the children”, say some protesters.
PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
A protester, Iulia Gilfanova, holds an empty stroller in front of her. “We represent mothers who have lost their children,” said the 17-year-old. People need to see the tragedy. »
A prayer for Ukraine is to be recited at Place du Canada in downtown Montreal around 3:30 p.m.