Second Cup café incident in Montreal

SOURCE nationalpost.com
Second Cup café shuts down store linked to franchisee who made hateful remarks and gestures towards pro-Israel demonstrators. The incident sparked riots in Montreal by anti-NATO activists, leading to clashes with law enforcement and arrests.

Key Points

  • Second Cup café linked to franchisee making hateful remarks and gestures towards pro-Israel demonstrators
  • Riots in Montreal by anti-NATO activists following the incident
  • Swift action by Second Cup in shutting down the store and terminating the franchise agreement

Pros

  • Swift action taken by Second Cup in severing ties with the store and terminating the franchise agreement
  • Strong condemnation from various political figures and community leaders

Cons

  • Incident led to riots, violence, and arrests in Montreal
  • Presence of hateful rhetoric and actions towards pro-Israel demonstrators