Hundreds march through downtown Toronto in support of Ukraine

A sea of blue and yellow flags could be spotted in Toronto’s downtown core as hundreds of people marched through the streets in support of the Ukrainian people.

The crowd originally gathered at Dundas and Yonge streets Saturday afternoon before slowly making their way to Nathan Phillips Square.

“We’re here today to give out the message that all these people here, Ukrainians, Canadians, every people from every walk of life are here to support Ukraine,” Peter Schturyn, the President of Ukrainian-Canadian Congress, said.

Among those leading the march were Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Toronto Mayor John Tory.

“Toronto stands with freedom. The people of Toronto stand with their friends,” Tory told CP24 ahead of the march.