Anyone considering following the lead of pro-Palestinian demonstrations elsewhere in Canada and the U.S. should think twice as the University of Toronto and University of Ottawa warn encampments will not be tolerated.

Both post-secondary institutions say they understand tensions are high but that they have clear policies stating the use of their facilities without proper authorization could result in serious consequences and that protests must be organized within university policies and the law.

“Unauthorized activities such as encampments or the occupation of university buildings are considered trespassing. Specifically, our Code of Student Conduct prohibits intentional damage to university property, unauthorized entry and use of university property contrary to instructions, disruptions of university activities, and other offences to property and persons,” reads an e-mail from the U of T’s vice-provost of students.

 

 

The warnings come after an encampment went up on the grounds of Montreal’s McGill University, which says the encampment violates school policies and the law.

Ontario’s premier wishes everyone would just get along.

”Sure, there’s conflicts around the world. They want to voice their opinion. And that’s their democratic right. Do it peacefully,” adds Doug Ford.