Protesters and advocates say the noise bylaw tickets issued during protests in December 2023 and early 2024 infringe on their Charter freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly.

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The City of Ottawa has cancelled 17 fines issued to protesters for using megaphones and loudspeakers during protests nearly two years ago, but some advocates remain frustrated that the noise bylaw’s constitutionality wasn’t tested in court. Article content

City prosecutors announced during a hearing on Tuesday that they were withdrawing noise bylaw violation tickets issued in December 2023 and early 2024 for using noise amplifiers while protesting in public spaces. Article content Article content

“Based on a review of the specific circumstances, the prosecution discontinued proceedings f

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