The Ontario court is set to hear the University of Toronto's request for a court order to clarify a pro-Palestinian protest camp today and tomorrow.

The university turned to the courts late last month after protesters ignored the deadline to dismantle the camp in the area known as King's College Circle.

The camp was established on May 2, and participants say they will not leave until the school agrees to disclose its investments in companies that benefit from Israel's attack on Gaza and sever ties with Israeli academic institutions.

The university is asking the court to consider using the police to remove protesters who refuse to leave, arguing that the camp is causing irreparable harm to the institution.

It also seeks to prevent protesters from blocking access to university property or erecting fences, tents, or other structures on campus.

In their court filings, protesters say the university's claims of irreparable harm are "based on a troubling misrepresentation" of the camp as violent and hostile.

While the university included examples of antisemitic incidents in its filings, students say the evidence related to these incidents is hearsay and cannot be verified, and the school has not established any connection to the camp or its participants.

They also argue that clearing the camp would violate their protected rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

"The university's inconvenience and discomfort from those who disagree does not outweigh these vital rights," they argue in the documents.

A number of groups—including the Canadian Association of University Teachers, the Ontario Student Union, and several Jewish advocacy groups—have been granted intervenor status in the case.

The university had sought an urgent injunction as the camp is near convocation hall, where more than 30 graduation ceremonies were scheduled to take place from early this month to Friday. Hearings will occur after most of the celebrations, without significant disruptions.

Outside of the court process, both sides have met to negotiate a potential agreement, but talks appear to have reached an impasse last week when the university said protesters rejected its latest offer. The university stated it is open to continuing negotiations "when there are meaningful reasons to do so."

Meanwhile, representatives of the camp said the university has not negotiated in good faith, noting that the university president has not yet participated or met with any of the protesters.