A naked protester calls attention to Ontario’s plans to develop parts of the Green belt was kicked on stage by Avril Lavigne at the Juno Awards on Monday night.
On Monday night, as Lavigne spoke to gathered guests at the event in Edmonton, a topless protester appeared on stage behind her.
The message “Save the Greenbelt” is written on their bodies.
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she performs at the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023.
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Lavigne quickly ordered the protester off the stage. “Get the f–k off,” he said, still speaking into the microphone.
There is no direct evidence yet on the decision surrounding the Ford government’s Greenbelt investigation, the OPP email said
In November, Ontario announced plans to allow 7,400 hectares of the protected Greenbelt to be turned into housing. The move drew opposition from opposition parties and environmental advocates.
The protester was quickly escorted from the stage.
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