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ASSE student group has openly denounced the behavior of police after a protester, Naomie Tremblay-Trudeau, was shot in the face with part of a tear-gas canister at an anti-austerity demonstration. Addressing media outlets on Friday, Naomie announced that she is considering legal action against the police after video of her being shot at point-blank range in Quebec City circulated on YouTube.
A representative of the ASSE student group, Camille Godbout, highlighted that this was not an isolated incident. She pointed out that a police dog attacked a protester earlier this week in Quebec City and that another demonstrator was injured after being allegedly struck by a police baton in Montreal. These protests aim to get the Couillard government to reverse its austerity measures that have allegedly affected the quality of public services in the province. Godbout stressed that "the authorities must rectify the situation and reconsider how they behave toward people who march in the streets to defend their ideals."
Whereas on the other hand, Public Security Minister Lise Theriault has asked for a report into Tremblay-Trudeau's case. According to a spokesperson for the Quebec City police, Thursday's incident will be investigated. Meanwhile, Francois Moisan has alleged that the protester was actually struck by a cardboard cap used to retain the gas and not the canister itself. Moisan said police used the gas to keep protesters at bay.
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