Students take to the streets in Canada – Tensions reach a peak
Rising tuition fees, rental costs and food prices have sparked large-scale student protests in Canada.
TodayPress TV reports that the most tense situation unfolded in Montreal, where a street march escalated into clashes with law enforcement.
Protesters called for increased government funding for universities and a review of financial support programmes for students.
Police used tear gas to disperse the demonstration. Several buildings and parked vehicles were damaged during the unrest, and three protesters were detained.
Kubra Musayeva
