Montreal police march outside a reception for the Canada Formula One Grand Prix on June 7, 2012.
Police forces in the Canadian city of Montreal have once again clashed with students protesting against hikes in tuition fees alongside the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix event.
On Friday, police officers tried to disperse protesters and prevent them from gathering around the race event.
Demonstrators were also calling attention to the violation of human rights in Bahrain, which also hosted the franchise’s races in April despite mass demonstrations.
Security forces also clashed with demonstrators on Thursday, arresting nearly 40 people. Police forces used tear gas, pepper spray and stun grenades against protesters.
Friday’s action was the latest in a series of student protests against planned tuition fee hikes in Quebec Province.
University students and student unions have been protesting since mid-February to draw international attention to the government's announced plans to raise tuition fees by 75 percent over five years and the passing of a controversial bill.
The emergency Bill 78 passed last month to restrict student demonstrations, has also added fuel to the fire.
Under the bill for any demonstration of 50 or more people, police should be informed eight hours in advance and told of the route of the demonstration.
The students have been urging the provincial government to suspend the law immediately and freeze tuition fee hikes.
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