By Canadian Press

Montreal climate protesters charged after climbing Jacques Cartier Bridge

Oct 23, 2024 | 10:38 AM

MONTREAL — A pair of environmental activists who scaled Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge early Tuesday morning have been charged with mischief and wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Olivier Huard and Jacob Pirro were scheduled to appear in court today, along with a third protester.

The third person, Michèle Lavoie, is facing only a mischief charge, in relation to obstructing, interrupting or interfering with the lawful use of property worth over $5,000.

Huard and Pirro climbed to the top of the bridge early Tuesday as part of a climate protest, leading police to close one of the main access points onto the island for several hours during the morning rush hour.

The groups Last Generation Canada and Antigone Collective took credit for the protest, demanding an end to fossil fuel extraction and denouncing government inaction on climate change.

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The groups said the three activists were detained overnight, and urged supporters to rally outside the courthouse today.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2024.

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