TORONTO - Protesters crashed the grand opening of Chick-fil-As only Canadian location Friday, sending a loud message that the companys anti-LGTBQ history would not be ignored.

I dont want no deep fried hate. I think that gays are great! the crowd shouted outside the fast food restaurant in downtown Toronto.

This is not a singular issue. This is about pure violence and systemic oppression on marginalized bodies, queer bodies and bodies of colour, said protester Mandi Howard. She was surrounded by dozens of animal rights and Indigenous activists, as well as LGBTQ community groups such as the 519 .