The protest comes a day after Ontario declared state of emergency to quell the convoy protests.
CBC NewsThousands of people gathered at Queen's Park on Saturday to protest against COVID-19 public health measures.Ahead of the protest, Toronto police closed several roads downtown and created a perimeter around Queen's Park to stop all vehicle traffic to the legislature.
ROAD CLOSURES: - the expanded road closures have now re-opened- normal traffic to resume in those areas- thank you for your patience^alThe protest marks the second weekend in a row that crowds have gathered in the downtown core. Last weekend, the protest spilled over to the intersection of Bloor Street West and Avenue Road, where large trucks blocked traffic for hours.
Sections of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway had been closed earlier but Toronto police said they have also reopened. "If anyone does come with fuel containers, we will be working with our partners to seize those and they would be considered forfeited," said Supt. Lauren Pogue at the Toronto Police Service.On Friday, police said their priorities include keeping emergency routes clear and protecting key infrastructure, including Hospital Row, a stretch of University Avenue south of College Street where there is a string of hospitals.