TORONTO, June 17 /PRNewswire/ - "The U.S. Government's
travel alert is unnecessary.
While I respect the State Department's right to do what it
thinks is in the best interests of U.S. citizens, I feel this alert
is an over-reaction.
It is true that parts of downtown Toronto, the roads in and around the security
zone and highways leading into and out of the city will see
disruptions at varying times. But there are many other parts of
downtown Toronto that will remain
unaffected by the summit.
I would encourage everyone, whether they be citizens of the
U.S., Canada, or any other country
living in or visiting Toronto to
experience the many outstanding attractions, excellent restaurants
or vibrant neighbourhoods that populate our great city.
Toronto has a proud history of
welcoming people from all over the world in peace and mutual
respect. We also believe in peaceful democratic dissent. It is my
expectation that people seeking to get their message across to the
world leaders will do so in a manner that is non-violent.
People traveling in to the downtown core should consult
www.toronto.ca for the latest information on road closures and
security measures put in place by the Canadian Government. Local
media outlets will also be an excellent source of information
during the summit."
NB - Mayor Miller is not available for further comment this
afternoon.
www.toronto.ca
SOURCE City of Toronto