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LINK: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/05/15/303710/canadian-police-accused-of-cracking-down-on-journalists/ This has become a typical scene at protests in Montreal, where hundreds, sometimes thousands march through the streets. However, under the P6 municipal bylaw many of the protests stop before they begin. Under the bylaw demonstrators must inform police of the itinerary or it is illegal, it also states protesters cannot wear mask. But as this is taking place, there is another practice happening and it has to do with the media. Montreal Police use what is known as a kettling practices, essentially blocking off streets and cornering protesters for hours, not allowing them to leave the area without being arrested or issued a citation, starting at more than 600 dollars. As this is taking place they also don't allow journalists to film the kettling and arrests , even while protesters have complained it's when police are brutalizing them the most. CUTV, which is a community television station with a mission to cover stories you don't see in the mainstream media marches with the protesters , broadcasting it live, William Ray works there and say while his crew is clearly displayed as journalists they have been arrested numerous times and prevented from filming by riot police. Press TV has not been exempted from this, after identifying myself as a member of the media police told me to quote move or be moved. They also grabbed my photographer by the neck. Critics say police believe they are above the law. Montreal police say protesters have attacked them. William Ray says the truth is police are doing much of the attacking and mainstream media is letting them get away with it. The fact that we are losing that and so quickly, the public has such and apathy toward that is dangerous, its dangerous for our democracy, our democracy depends on a well informed public 7:00 Ken Fernandez, is an attorney and says P6 is illegal under the constitution of Canada and the charter of rights and say freedom of press stands without local provisions. Some media outlets have now hired security guards while attending protest. There have been reports of police smashing cameras. So are police attempting to hide something? Or simply doing their job and want to keep journalist safe? Afer being arrested William says they are bused far away and it includes teenagers being stranded in the middle of the night. Critics say mainstream journalism corporations are being muzzled by the government; it was recently revealed that the CBC's board of directors is involved with the Quebec's corruption inquiry in connection with party funding allegations.