A growing political movement known as the “yellow vest” protest has arrived in New Brunswick.
About 20 people gathered in front of Saint John City Hall on Saturday, chanting slogans like “no carbon tax” and “the UN is un-Canadian”.
Protesters spoke on a number of issues, including the Trudeau government’s carbon tax and Canada’s decision to sign the UN Migration Pact.
The non-binding document outlines “a common approach to international migration,” but some argue it could give foreign entities influence over Canada’s immigration system.
John Evans said Canada “cannot continue this mass immigration and UN onslaught of uncontrolled migration” and referred to the global organization as a “front for terrorism”.
A growing political movement known as the “yellow vest” protest has made its way to #SaintJohn. Nearly 20 people have gathered outside City Hall. pic.twitter.com/feBXjlrpV9
— Brad Perry (@BradMPerry) January 5, 2019
Evans is part of the National Citizens Alliance, an unregistered federal political party describing itself as anti-globalist and pro-Canadian.
Adrien Bordage, who is also a member of the party, said Canada needs to look after its citizens first before it helps out other nations.
One protester from Belleisle Bay said he has no problem with immigration as long as it is a legal, vetted process.
Similar protests were held in dozens of communities across Canada, including Fredericton and Moncton.
(Photo: Brad Perry/Acadia News)
