Recently, upon questioning by reporters, immigration spokesman Richard St-Louis acknowledged the special bulletin was unusual and tied to Bov 's intention of attending the Summit. He speaks for millions of people, for farmers and the landless. In response to the Canadian government's plans to block US citizens from entering the country, numerous groups in Mexico, the US and Canada are planning large-scale protests, demonstrations and celebrations at several international border crossings. The Stop the FTAA Coalition is planning teach-ins, protest, carnivals and a conference featuring speakers from both sides of the border. Also, they are promoting a multinational day of protest at the border on April 21st in support of the mobilization in Qu bec City.
Organizers expect thousands to attend the one-day celebration.
Likewise, groups in New York, Michigan, Maine and Southern Ontario are planning similar cross-border actions. Richard Stander, a member of the Maine Global Action network, expects hundreds of activists from the Eastern Seaboard to converge in Jackson, Maine. Those who can't get across the border will assemble at a local snowmobile club to plan activities. The VMGJ expects thousands of US activists from the Eastern Seaboard to converge on the city and are preparing for the eventual possibility of US citizens being denied entry into Canada. Akwesasne, home to nearly 10,000, straddles the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and New York State.