The hacker group Anonymous has announced plans for worldwide protests against government surveillance for Monday, Guy Fawkes Day. Canada, however, has a plan of its own. It has imposed a ban on wearing masks during riots — including, of course, Anonymous’ famed Guy Fawkes masks. People will be allowed to wear masks during peaceful demonstrations, however. Canadians do have a riot streak, evidenced by the scary scene after the Vancouver Canucks’ 2011 Stanley Cup Finals defeat.
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Canada Aims to Unmask Rioters When Protests Go Awry
Posted by: David Vranicar November 5, 2012 09:04 AMThe hacker group Anonymous has announced plans for worldwide protests against government surveillance for Monday, Guy Fawkes Day. Canada, however, has a plan of its own. It has imposed a ban on wearing masks during riots — including, of course, Anonymous’ famed Guy Fawkes masks. People will be allowed to wear masks during peaceful demonstrations, however. Canadians do have a riot streak, evidenced by the scary scene after the Vancouver Canucks’ 2011 Stanley Cup Finals defeat.