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House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots

House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots
01/04
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File Image: An anonymous protester wears a Guy Fawkes mask at a 2011 Occupy Ottawa event.
House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots
02/04
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File Image: A masked student protester during a 2012 student march in Ottawa.
House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots
03/04
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File Image: A masked protester play guitar during a 2012 demonstration for the enviorment.
House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots
04/04
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File Image: A protester at a 2011 Occupy Ottawa rally with a Guy Fawkes mask strapped to his back.
  • House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots
  • House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots
  • House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots
  • House of Commons approves bill banning masks at Canadian riots

The House of Commons approved private members bill C-309, which bans the wearing of masks at illegal protests and riots. The bill comes with a max penalty of 10 years in prison. Images taken 2011-2012.

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