Toronto's initiative to establish 'bubble zones' around vulnerable institutions, prompted by heightened protests following the October 7 Israel attack, faces an indefinite delay. City staff cite the need for more public input as the reason for not meeting the March deadline. Critics, including Councillor James Pasternak, convey frustration over the slow progress, emphasizing the urgent need for protective measures. Despite the rising number of protests and hate crimes targeting Jewish communities, the city has yet to finalize a bylaw to mitigate harassment at these institutions.
Coun. James Pasternak expressed frustration over the indefinite delay in creating 'bubble zones,' stating the city's inability to acknowledge the urgency of the ongoing crisis.
City manager Paul Johnson noted that the need for further public input has postponed the drafting of the bylaw aimed at protecting vulnerable institutions from protests.
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