Montreal unions demonstration unrelated to federal funding for Ukraine

Footage of a large demonstration in Montreal is being misrepresented in posts that claim the protesters took to the streets to voice anger over Canada's support for Ukraine. In fact, the clip shows a march coordinated by four unions seeking higher wages in contract negotiations with the provincial government in Quebec.

Title: Montreal unions demonstration unrelated to federal funding for Ukraine
URL: https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.33X89DA
Publisher: AFP
Date published: October 2, 2023
Description:

Footage of a large demonstration in Montreal is being misrepresented in posts that claim the protesters took to the streets to voice anger over Canada’s support for Ukraine. In fact, the clip shows a march coordinated by four unions seeking higher wages in contract negotiations with the provincial government in Quebec.