Fact Check: "The RCMP and Calgary police established designated demonstration zones in Calgary and Banff to ensure minimal disruption during the G7 Summit, as stated on June 25, 2023."
What We Know
The claim states that the RCMP and Calgary police established designated demonstration zones (DDZs) in Calgary and Banff to minimize disruption during the G7 Summit. However, the information regarding the establishment of these zones is tied to the G7 Leaders' Summit scheduled for May 2025, not June 2023. According to the RCMP's official news release, the designated demonstration zones were established in anticipation of the G7 Summit taking place in Kananaskis, Alberta, in 2025. The zones are designed to ensure public safety and allow for lawful protests while minimizing disruption to critical infrastructure.
The designated demonstration zones include:
- One in Banff at the Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre.
- Two in Calgary: Municipal Plaza and Enoch/East Victoria Park, with an additional zone near Calgary International Airport (source-1, source-2).
Analysis
The claim's assertion that these zones were established on June 25, 2023, is misleading. The official announcement regarding the establishment of the DDZs was made on May 22, 2025, which is a future date relative to the claim's timeline (source-1). Furthermore, the G7 Summit referenced in the claim is not occurring in June 2023 but is scheduled for June 2025.
The sources confirming the existence of these zones include government releases and news articles that detail the planning and implementation of security measures for the upcoming summit (source-1, source-4). These sources are credible as they originate from official law enforcement and reputable news organizations. However, they do not support the timeline presented in the claim.
Moreover, the context of the claim implies that the zones were created to address protests specifically occurring in June 2023, which is inaccurate as the G7 Summit is not taking place until 2025. This discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of the claim and its timing.
Conclusion
The claim that "the RCMP and Calgary police established designated demonstration zones in Calgary and Banff to ensure minimal disruption during the G7 Summit, as stated on June 25, 2023," is False. The designated demonstration zones were officially announced for the 2025 G7 Summit, not for any events occurring in June 2023. The misalignment of dates and the context of the claim clearly indicate that it is not supported by the available evidence.
Sources
- Establishment of G7 Designated Demonstration Zones
- Hundreds of protesters gather in downtown Calgary on first ...
- RCMP highlight security measures for upcoming G7 summit
- Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, ...
- THREAT ASSESSMENT: G7 LEADERS SUMMIT IN CANADA ...
- 'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival ...
- RCMP, City Police Brace For 'largest Domestic ...
- Calgary police designate three protest zones for June's G7 ...
