Montreal Gazette's Quebec affairs columnist Don Macpherson wrote that the RRQ used propaganda of the deed combined with threats of violence[7][8] and that played a major role in the cancellation of the reenactment.
[9] A spokesperson for the group, retired Quebec filmmaker Pierre Falardeau stated that if the reenactment took place, "some people will get their asses kicked".
[14] The RRQ attended the 24-hour reading marathon, called the Moulin à paroles, presenting 140 texts from Quebec artists and historical figures.
Quebec Premier Jean Charest[14] stated that the reading "trivializes the FLQ, terrorism and violence" (French: Moulin à paroles).
[15] On November 10, 2009, the RRQ blocked the entrance to the Black Watch military armory on Bleury Street in Montreal during a visit from Prince Charles.