Tesla dealership vandalized in CDN-NDG

Activists spray painted a Tesla dealership in Côte-des-Neiges NDG the morning of Wednesday March 19, spraying the facade and doors of the building with pink paint to protest Elon Musk’s involvement in climate deregulation in the USA, and demand Canada establish stronger climate protections.

Two people, Valérie Lachapelle and Marcel Paré, both 21 years old,  were arrested for the act of vandalism and are expected to appear in court in May with conditions. They represent the group Last Generation Canada, a network of climate activists mostly aged between 18 and 21 who aim to bring attention to their cause through illegal means. 

CJLO interviewed Paré to understand why he vandalized the plant and press the reasoning for his tactics.