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Thousands marched through the streets of Montreal in opposition to Quebec's proposed university tuition hike. The demonstration blocked streets, altered bus routes and saw police drag some marchers out of the crowds in order to arrest them. The skirmishes led to 13 arrests, mostly for unlawful assembly and assault with a weapon.

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Protesters march during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Protesters march during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Police officers are pelted by snowballs during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Police officers on horseback ride into position during a protest by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Police officers move in on protesters during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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A police officer moves in on a protester during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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A protester clashes with police during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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A protester pushes on a car during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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A protester is arrested by the police during a demonstration following the Summit of Higher Education in Montreal, February 26, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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A police officer loses his baton as he grabs a protester during a demonstration following the Summit of Higher Education in Montreal, February 26, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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Surete du Quebec police officers move in on protestors opposing Quebec student tuition fee increases during a demonstration in Montreal, Tuesday, February 26, 2013.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

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A police officer takes aim as they advance on protesters during a demonstration following the Summit of Higher Education in Montreal, February 26, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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Police advance on a group of protesters as they march the streets following the Summit of Higher Education in Montreal, February 26, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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A protester is grabbed by the police as they demonstrate following the Summit of Higher Education in Montreal, February 26, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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A protester is grabbed by the police as they demonstrate following the Summit of Higher Education in Montreal, February 26, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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A protester flashes peace signs in front of police officers during a demonstration by students in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb.26, 2013.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

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