by Ottawa residents, like everyone else, are preparing for Canada Day, after “Freedom Caravan” protesters vowed to return to Parliament Hill on July 1, and the rest of the summer. Be present in the section.
Every day in Canada, people gather at Parliament Hill in Ottawa to watch music performances and fireworks on the anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. This year, it will probably be difficult for police to distinguish between celebrants and caravan members – that’s what protesters bank.
In late January, groups opposed to vaccination and mask orders drove tractor trailers and other large vehicles into downtown Ottawa and set up camp. The next three weeks of occupation of the capital city was a painful experience for many locals, who faced harassment, constant noise and other unpleasant incidents, said Ariel Troster, a candidate for city council in Ottawa’s Somerset Ward.
“Many people have been evicted from their homes, many have been harassed. There have been at least two incidents where people have had to evacuate in the first place. Will leave, ”Troster said. “Don’t point to symbols of hatred, which can be seen not only in the neighborhood but also in the neighborhood.”
Mass communications in the Telegram, YouTube videos and other channels show the sympathy of the caravan that believes in white alternative theory and other conspiracies. QAnon activists and propagandists were often seen during the winter occupation.
This ultimately cost the city 36 36 million in police costs and resulted in proposed class action against protest organizers.
Now that Canada has lost most of its power, protesters appear to be demanding the resignation of Justin Trudeau as prime minister. They recently held a meeting with their “friends” in parliament, seeking to establish contacts with conservative politicians.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has vowed to thwart any new attempt to seize the city. The force is under tremendous pressure to get to Canada Day after many failures in the police of the last occupation.
At a meeting of the Police Services Board on Monday, the interim head of the OPS, Steve Bell, said the increase in police and roadblocks that limit the number of vehicles allowed in the city may not be able to keep convoys on foot. Stand up, but it will stop people. Camping.
“Canada Day is a very important day for Canadians. It’s a day where we celebrate our country and all the good things. But people, when they come, they need halal. And they have to respect our community.” Bell said.
