The City of Toronto is investigating an incident involving a contractor who drove a snowplow through a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters. The event occurred on Tuesday evening outside the U.S. consulate on University Avenue. Mayor Olivia Chow addressed the situation on Thursday, expressing relief that no injuries were reported. "Thank goodness no one was hurt," she stated to reporters.

City spokesperson Russell Baker confirmed that the contractor was conducting a "dry run" for the upcoming winter season when the incident took place. He described the driver's actions as "completely unacceptable" and emphasized that they do not meet the standards expected from city contractors. Baker added, "This conduct does not reflect the City’s values and expectations."

Videos shared on social media depict the driver maneuvering an orange Kubota tractor through the gathered crowd. In one clip, a protester attempts to clear the path, while another grabs the front plow before quickly moving out of the way. A protester can be heard exclaiming, "What the f--k is wrong with you?" as others strike the vehicle with signs and flags.

A photograph from the scene shows the driver making an obscene gesture toward the crowd. The vehicle displayed signage for A&F Di Carlo Construction, a company contracted for snow-clearing services in Toronto, and the plow's salter bore City of Toronto markings.

Toronto police were present during the demonstration and intervened after the incident. However, they confirmed that the driver is not facing any charges. Videos show the driver speaking with police about a block away from the protest site. In one instance, a protester shows an officer footage of the incident, but the officer appears to dismiss the concerns. Another video captures police allowing the driver to leave after their discussion.

In a statement, police spokesperson Stephanie Sayer noted that "no complainants have come forward" regarding the incident and that no injuries were reported. She added, "At this point, we have no reason to believe there was any malicious intent by the driver." The investigation by the city is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.