Paris attacks: Montrealers take to streets for solidarity march
Montrealers mourn for Paris for the third straight day, as Mayor Coderre leads downtown march
CBC News Posted: Nov 15, 2015 8:39 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 15, 2015 4:06 PM ET
A woman holds up a French flag during a rally of solidarity outside the Consulate of France, in Montreal, on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, to show support to the victims of the Paris attacks. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press)
Hundreds marched through downtown Montreal Sunday to offer support for the victims of Friday's Paris attacks.
The solemn event began at 10 a.m. at the corner of Jeanne-Mance Street and Ste-Catherine Street West, with the crowd slowly making its way to the French consulate on McGill College Avenue.
March organizer Mayor Denis Coderre was on hand, walking alongside French Consul General Catherine Feuillet.
"We won't give in to intimidation. We will protect liberty and democracy. We will unite against hatred and intolerance," Coderre told the crowd to warm applause.
Elected representatives from several political parties were also present to display their support for the French in their difficult time.