"It was a challenge," he said from Toronto. "They were testing the seriousness of the Canadian government to its anti-terrorist act. It was more than somebody putting up a billboard. It is symbolic. As Canadians we can not be neutral. There is no neutrality when it comes to terrorism."

Harvey Kessler, executive director of the Windsor Jewish Community Centre, said the sign was "the opposite of peace" and a message from terrorists.

"Hezbollah does not stand for peace," he said. "I don't think the billboard represents Lebanese and Arab communities. . . I'm pleased it is down. Hopefully, it leads to a discussion about the kind of community we want to live in. Also in the Lebanese and Arab communities, they need to talk about these issues as well, and the kind of community, the kind of Canada we live in. I hope it will generate a lot of discussion and some positive outcome."