LIVE UPDATES: Billboard Chris holds demonstration against gender ideology as counter-protesters push back
Rebel News journalist Alexa Lavoie is on the ground in Ottawa as activist Billboard Chris leads a protest against gender ideology.
Today, Chris Elston—better known as Billboard Chris—is leading a protest aimed at raising awareness about the extreme dangers of gender ideology and so-called “gender-affirming care” for children.
Chris, a father of two, became an activist to draw attention to the growing promotion of gender ideology in society, particularly within schools and multiple levels of government,—an ideology that he argues is pushing children toward harmful puberty blockers and gender transition surgeries.
In 2020, the United Kingdom High Court ruled that children under 16 are “unlikely to be able to give informed consent” to the use of puberty blockers.
More recently, the UK Supreme Court reaffirmed that gender is determined by biological sex—a significant legal stance that has riled up gender activists amid ongoing international debate. Here in Canada, the province of Alberta has taken a stand by introducing legislation aimed at protecting children from irreversible medical interventions related to gender identity.
However, PM Mark Carney—the Liberal leader and current prime minister—has stated that detrimental gender-affirming care for children is a fundamental Charter right.
Meanwhile, a counter-protest by Antifa and other far-left groups titled “Drown Out Hate” is being held today, organized by a group called Community Solidarity Ottawa.
WATCH: Rebel's @TheVoiceAlexa is on the ground in Ottawa as @BillboardChris' protest against gender ideology begins just days before the federal election.
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) April 25, 2025
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Last night, they hosted a workshop on how to “stay safe” while confronting those they label as bigots. At a similar protest hosted by Billboard Chris, the counter demonstrators were violent and harassed attendees for simply speaking out and showing support for children’s safety.
Joining Billboard Chris at today’s demonstration are Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, and former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier.
Follow along below for live updates:
OTTAWA: Violent trans activists arrested by police. The Antifa members were intimidating journalist @CarymaRules and her cameraman, and 3 other persons before law enforcement jumped in.
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) April 25, 2025
Full recap footage here! pic.twitter.com/2sYdkkZc1F
NOW: Two radical activists have just been arrested. The reason is still unclear, but we witnessed them swarming a woman and her cameraman. pic.twitter.com/tk0V4c43Fv
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) April 25, 2025
I spoke directly with Billboard Chris about why he organized today’s demonstration against gender ideology here in Ottawa, which has drawn violent trans Antifa activists.
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) April 25, 2025
“We have a federal election coming up, and I think this needs to be something we talk about.”
Full… pic.twitter.com/i9qRsl5wjg
BREAKING: Antifa trans activists take over the sidewalk here in Ottawa and assault me while reporting!
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) April 25, 2025
The violent counter demonstrators are being given a police escort.
NDP MP candidate Joel Harden watches on while his supporters attack independent media! pic.twitter.com/BeToYayWOE
NOW: Independent journalist @CarymaRules is being intimidated by violent trans activists and Antifa for attending the Billboard Chris protest against gender ideology today in Ottawa.
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) April 25, 2025
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À Ottawa, les contre-manifestants sont déjà sur place à l’occasion de l’événement de Billboard Chris. pic.twitter.com/MF1DqdidRT
— Guillaume Roy (@guillaum3roy) April 25, 2025

Alexandra Lavoie
Quebec based Journalist
Alexa graduated with a degree in biology from Laval University. Throughout her many travels, she has seen political instability as well as corruption. While she witnessed social disorder on a daily basis, she has always been a defender of society’s most vulnerable. She’s been around the world several times, and now joins Rebel News to shed light on today’s biggest stories.

COMMENTS
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-04-25 22:45:50 -0400For a segment of society that claims “love trumps hate”, they sure are violent in pushing their ideology.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-04-25 21:25:16 -0400Notice how enraged trans people get when shown the truth?