Youth protests continued this weekend in several cities in France and Canada, where there were clashes with police forces and property damage.

In Paris, tensions began on Saturday afternoon on Rue Chaligny, in the 12th arrondissement, where people dressed in black threw objects at police during a march. According to French media reports, officers did not react at the time.

Meanwhile, a demonstration took place in Lyon, where demands for climate protection, children's rights and youth issues were combined. According to footage posted on social media, police made several arrests during the protests.

In Toulouse, thousands of people took part in the march. According to the prefecture, there were 1,800 protesters, while organizers claimed the number was 6,000. The demonstrators held banners against state policies and demanded more protection for young people.

The wave of protests was also joined by thousands of students in Canada, who took to the streets to demand more funding for colleges and universities, reforms to the student scholarship and loan system, and paid internships.

Another concern of the protesters is related to the rising costs of housing, food, and education.

The situation became tense in downtown Montreal, where clashes broke out between demonstrators and police after the march. Protesters threw rocks, boxes and fireworks at officers, who used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the crowd.

During the incidents, windows were broken in several buildings, vehicles were damaged, and eight cases of property damage were reported.

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