May Day protests held against Quebec government cuts

Thousands of people are taking part in May Day demonstrations today against theQuebec government's budget-cuttingmeasures.

• Quebec Budget 2015: Liberals balance books with no tax hike
• Philippe Couillard digs in heels over Quebec's financial future

Rallies are expected in several locations throughout the day to markInternational Workers' Day on May 1.

Protesters say cuts tosocial services and education are hurting the province.

Earlier this morning, protesters blocked construction workers from entering the site of the new CHUM superhospital, leading to a standoff with police.

Police werealso stationed early this morningat the foot of Jacques CartierBridge and the Port of Montreal in anticipationprotesters could try to make their way there.

Teachers at Montreal's French-language school boardalso organized a "human chain"protest against education cuts.

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