**Steelman:** The strongest version of this narrative highlights a consistent pattern in Canadian policing: a reluctance to enforce laws against determined protesters, particularly when doing so risks escalation or political backlash. The author effectively traces this tendency from the 19th century to modern cases, showing how authorities often prioritize de-escalation over the rule of law—unless the protests threaten state power directly (e.g., APEC, G20). The recent shift in Toronto, while la...