University of Toronto to close doors, limit personnel access during G20 summit

The University of Toronto will close its doors during the upcoming G20 summit, CTV Toronto reported yesterday. The university will set up a protest perimeter on university grounds, but only limited personnel will be allowed inside the premises from June 24 to June 27. The university said they decided to close the premises for four days when they found out Queen's Park would be the official protest zone. Some exams were rescheduled as a result. The university's close comes amidst security concerns. Last week, an anarchist group claiming responsibility for firebombing an Ottawa bank said they will make an appearance at the summit. In their online message, the group identified as FFFC stated, "On June 25 to 27, 2010, the G8/G20 'leaders' and bankers are meeting in Huntsville and Toronto to make decisions that will further their policies of exploitation of people and the environment. We will be there."