Road closures and a 'significant' police presence that includes undercover officers can be expected around the United Jewish Appeal's (UJA) annual Walk with Israel event Sunday, police say.
'Significant' police presence, undercover cops to be deployed for upcoming Walk with Israel: TPS | CBC News Loaded'Significant' police presence, undercover cops to be deployed for upcoming Walk with Israel: TPS Road closures and a "significant" police presence that includes undercover officers can be expected around the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk with Israel event Sunday, police say.
Posted: Jun 05, 2026 2:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Toronto police say this year's United Jewish Appeal's Walk with Israel event will see more officers deployed than last year, with undercover officers along the entire walk’s route.
Expect road closures and a "significant" police presence that includes undercover officers around the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk with Israel event Sunday, Toronto police say. Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said Friday that this year's walk will also see more officers than last year to manage crowds, traffic and public safety.
“Members of the public can expect to see officers on foot, bicycle and horseback at the walk and throughout the surrounding neighbourhoods,” he said, noting that there will be undercover officers along the entirety of the walk’s route. The nearly four-kilometre walk will happen Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is meant to "support Israelis in need and celebrate Jewish life," according to its event website.
This is the 57th year that the walk will be held in Toronto. Roads will be closed for the walk at Wilson Avenue and Avenue Road, west on Wilson Avenue to Bathurst Street and north on Bathurst Street to Ellerslie Avenue, police said. The closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Police estimate that 50-150 counter-protesters will show up.
Hate crime experts who may not be as “as conspicuous” as uniformed officers will be present "to examine what is being said, examine what signage exists, and to take the appropriate action,” said Barredo. He said people can expect to see hostile vehicle mitigation devices, long guns, and officers with helmets and other protective equipment. Barredo also said police have a "particularly" robust plan plan at Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue W., where last year protesters "congregated.
" “The very fact that people, families walking by might hear things that are offensive was really distasteful and something that we’re hoping to reduce, if not eliminate completely this year,” he said. “Lawful protest is a fundamental right in Canada and Toronto police remains committed to protecting that right. At the same time, no one should be subjected to intimidation, harassment, threats, hate-motivated criminal acts, or other criminal behaviour. "
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