Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
File: 25-36699
Victoria, B.C. – Traffic disruptions, temporary CCTV cameras, and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) will be deployed to ensure public safety and maintain traffic flow during a planned demonstration this Saturday, September 27. The demonstration is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. and last approximately two hours.
VicPD recognizes everyone’s right to freedom of expression and lawful assembly, and to demonstrate in public spaces, including streets, as protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, participants are reminded that it is inherently unsafe to march on open streets, and that they do so at their own risk.
Participants and observers are also asked to remember the limits of lawful demonstration. VicPD’s Safe and Peaceful Demonstration Guide contains information on the rights and responsibilities of peacefully demonstrating.
Officers will be on site, and our job is to preserve the peace and maintain public safety for all. We police behaviour, not beliefs. Dangerous or unlawful behaviours during the demonstration will be addressed through de-escalation and enforcement.
Temporary CCTV Cameras and RPAS Deployment
The deployment of CCTV cameras and the RPAS is an integral part of VicPD’s efforts to support community safety and is in accordance with B.C. and national privacy legislation. Temporary signs indicating CCTV camera presence will be displayed in event areas to inform the community, and the cameras will be removed once the event has concluded. The RPAS camera does not record by default. If recordings are needed to gather evidence, or capture an incident, the public will be notified, and that data will be stored for 30 days or longer. No information will be collected during the event unless a criminal investigation or public disorder incident occurs. If you have concerns about our temporary camera deployment, please email [email protected].
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