We got this video passed along by American Glob. The protestors are singing the Canadian National anthem, which ends with the repeated line "O Canada, we stand on guard for thee."
Now that line resonates with special pride among police across Canada, who see themselves as the guys standing on guard for Canada. And you've got to admire Canadian politeness, waiting for their national anthem to finish.
Then on the last "thee" the police line charges the protesters en masse.
Here are the English lyrics to the first stanza:
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Some might want to reflect on the meaning of those words "True patriot love in all thy sons command." Here is some more protester-shot video mocking the police line:
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