March for Gaza takes place today in downtown Saskatoon.  The rally and march, according to organizers is “in solidarity with Gaza and to demand an immediate cease fire.  The rally is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting at Saskatoon City Hall. Meanwhile the City of Saskatoon has issued an advisory that the rally may impact Saskatoon Transit service.  The rally is expected to proceed throughout the downtown before returning to Civic Square.  Transit users are warned that downtown road closures may significantly delay transit routes and impact the ability for buses to enter the downtown and the Downtown Transit Terminal.  Saskatoon residents are advised to check real time bus information on the Transit app.

Meanwhile, Sunday, another rally is planned and it is called Human Chain Saskatoon.  This rally is at 8th Street and Preston Avenue. Both rallies are planed by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME).  The group is organizing rallies Saturday and Sunday across Canada. CJPME contends the violent attacks of Hamas and Israel’s retaliation constitute breaches of international law and should both be investigated as war crimes.  They want the Government of Canada to push for a ceasefire, suspend arms exports to Israel and push for investigations into war crimes.