Mass protest by Ontario farmers on Parliament Hill
Ontario farmers from Halton and neighboring regions joined a nationwide march demanding better dairy policy and farm conditions. The peaceful demonstration united Ontario Federation of Agriculture the Ontario Farmers Union and Quebec’s Union Catholique des Cultivateurs, drawing about 100 local participants and costing 360 for the bus fare.
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Halton Federation of Agriculture
Denzi Lawrence
Parliament Hill
Canada
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Ontario Farmers Union
Union Catholique Des Cultivateurs
Quebec
Ottawa
Harward
Mr. Lawrence
Halton Marchers Demand Broad Farm Policy Ottawa Protest
Halton farmers and supporters including Denzil Lawrence and George Pelletterio traveled by bus to Ottawa to press for an all‑encompassing agricultural policy. The group, with 39 men and 7 women, carried banners and signs urging fair prices, warned that consumers would pay more if corporate control grows, and received free milk from the Ontario Milk Marketing Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Ottawa
Enegaton
Denzil Lawrence
George Pelletterio
Gordon Jefferson
Doug Robertson
Frank McGibbon
Wally
William Rayner
Frank Opsteen
Art Plant
Glen Colbeck
William Bea
A Cehaeteenioe
Bessie Smith
John Galbraith
Harold Middlebrook
Bert Davidson
Charlie Davidson
Gordon
Palermo
Milton
Hornby
Highway 401
Tom Broughton
Bronte
Halton Hog Producers
Harold Biggar
Oakville
Tom
Lawrence
United Churches
Ontario
United Church of Canada
Board of Evangelism and Social Service
Ontario Milk Marketing Board
County
Kent County
Parliament Hill protest turns into mob scene at Parliament Building
An Ontario led demonstration over Canadian agricultural policy erupted on Parliament Hill turning violent briefl y. Windows were smashed and doors blocked as Quebec farmers clashed with RCMP while protesters chanted we want 5 milk and Tulips were gathered from surrounding gardens.
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Parliament Hill
Ontario
Parliament Buildings
R.C
Commons
Quebec
J. J. Greene
Maurice Sauve
Long Ottawa protest march for farmers draws 15000 on sunlit day
Thousands of Ontario and Maritime farmers waited in Major Hill Park before a 15 minute march to Parliament. By late morning 6,000 farmers heard speeches as Quebec groups arrived across the bridge. Ottawa police and RCMP watched a peaceful scene with marching, singing, and cheering.
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Halton
Ottawa
Parliament Buildings
Major Hill Park
R.C
Quebec
Hull
U.C.C
Alouette
Ontario
Ontario and Quebec farmers press demands on Parliament Hill
Leaders from three parties attended as Ontario and Quebec farmers staged a mass 15,000 strong demonstration on Parliament Hill. Prime Minister Pearson and Social Credit chief Thompson were absent, while Diefenbaker and Agri cultural Minister Greene spoke. Caouette and Douglas shared the platform amid cries of support from Quebec farmers and Halton Federation members. Mrs. Lawrence and others expressed disappointment Pearson did not appear.
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Ontario
Quebec
Parliament Hill
Lester B. Pearson
Social Credit
Robert Thompson
P.C
John Diefenbaker
J. J. Greene
Tommy Douglas
N.D. P
Real Caouette
The
Creditistes
Caouette
Halton
Marton Lawrence
Halton Federation of Agriculture
Denzil Lawrence
Milton
Pearson
Ottawa
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Halton Federation
County Milk Committee
J. J. Green
Halton's Marchers
Halton County
R.C.M.P
Roy Downs
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Acton
Agricultural Committee
Agel “Ex
Mike
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