The protests also spread to Canada.
Large-scale student protests broke out in Canada, triggered by sharp increases in tuition, rent and food prices.
The most acute situation developed in Montreal, where a street march degenerated into clashes with law enforcement. The demonstrators demanded an increase in state funding for universities and an examination of the current financial support system for students.
To disperse the demonstration, the police had to use tear gas. As a result of the unrest, several buildings and parked cars were damaged, and three protesters were detained.