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Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAOntario Premier criticized a group protesting -related restrictions at Queen’s Park on Saturday, the second such event in as many weeks.Ford said he observed the Canadian flag being held upside down at the protest, which he called “the utmost disrespect.”“What just burns me up more than anything, more than them standing out there, is I look out the window and I see our Canadian flag being flown upside down,” Ford said a press conference.Story continues below advertisement“That’s the utmost disrespect to the men and women that are overseas fighting for our freedoms. Our Canadian military. The six families that lost loved ones. The 250 men and women that are in harm’s way walking into the long-term care homes and saving people’s lives … The people of Canada [who have] all been united through this challenge.”Images posted to social media show several people holding the Canadian flag upside down at the event, which drew dozens.Having the country’s flag upside down is a sign of distress, according to the federal government.“I understand people are hurting out there. And people want to get back to work,” Ford said, adding that he knows people have the right to protest. Story continues below advertisement“But what they’re doing is putting their lives in jeopardy as far as I’m concerned with congregating side-by-side.”Last Saturday, a similar protest was held at Queen’s Park. At the time, Ford called those in attendance a “bunch of yahoos.”Ford said it’s up to the police and bylaw officers to ticket protesters if they are violating physical-distancing rules.In Ontario, gatherings of more than five people are currently prohibited and many municipalities, including Toronto, have their own additional physical-distancing laws in place.Police told Global News no tickets were handed out at Saturday’s protest. No tickets were handed out last week either.“Don’t be flying our Canadian flag upside down. That means everything to the people of Canada and our men and women on the front lines,” Ford said.© 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.CommentsAdvertisementStay in the loopGet a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday.Sign up for National newsletterSign UpStay in the loopGet a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday.Sign up for National newsletterSign UpAdvertisement

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAOntario Premier criticized a group protesting -related restrictions at Queen’s Park on Saturday, the second such event in as many weeks.Ford said he observed the Canadian flag being held upside down at the protest, which he called “the utmost disrespect.”“What just burns me up more than anything, more than them standing out there, is I look out the window and I see our Canadian flag being flown upside down,” Ford said a press conference.Story continues below advertisement“That’s the utmost disrespect to the men and women that are...

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