Montreal Climate Protesters Charged After Climbing Jacques Cartier Bridge

A pair of protesters are removed from the Jacques Cartier Bridge by first responders, in Montreal, on Oct. 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

A pair of environmental activists who scaled Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge early Tuesday morning have been charged with mischief and wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Olivier Huard and Jacob Pirro were scheduled to appear in court today, along with a third protester.