Already a significant PPC protest crowd outside the Gatineau location of tonight’s debate. The PPC called for a 6:30 start. I expect lots of stragglers to show up before the 9 p.m. start. 
There’s a band.
PPC organizers are handing out signs. I’d estimate around 150 people here, usual caveats about reporter crowd estimates notwithstanding.
You can’t pin down the crowd. Young people, families with young kids, older folks.
“The virus is communism,” says one supporter in the crowd. A cheer of Viva PPC sparks up.
There’s a small crowd of Unifor members here, so scratch that off your 2021 Election Bingo Cards.
Gatineau police now clearing the streets in anticipation of the leaders arriving. I’d guess the crowd is around 300, including @Justin_Ling.
(I assume he’s here as a journalist.)
Crowd remains peaceful as the first RCMP SUV goes through. Gatineau police getting more insistent about their people staying clear of the road.
There is still a band.
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