Leaders of 34 nations from across the Americas sign a declaration to set up the world's largest free trade zone by 2005, which will involve only those countries with democratic governments. Midway through their summit in Quebec City, Western hemisphere leaders agree that only democratic countries will be allowed to join the world's most ambitious free trade pact. Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien blamed the violence on what he called a small group of extremists.
Violent clashes involving police and demonstrators take place outside the Summit of the Americas.
Anti-globalisation protesters tear down a wire perimeter fence surrounding the venue where American leaders met to discuss free trade. President Bush renews calls for the creation of the largest free trade area in the world, extending from Alaska to Chile. He says it will benefit all American countries and the 800 million people living there. Canadian police mount their biggest ever security operation. Ahead of the summit, a number of arrests were made and weapons confiscated.