Police in Ottawa are making clear they are prepared to end a protest over Covid-19 regulations which has shut down portions of the capital and impaired the daily lives of residents for nearly three weeks
Authorities will employ"lawful techniques" if needed to remove demonstrators from the streets, according to interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell."The action is imminent," he said."In the past few days, we have been communicating directly with the unlawful protestors. We have told them they must leave, and we have warned them the consequences of disobeying these rules.
Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' inspires protests around the world 03:02Candice Bergen, interim leader of the Conservative Party, said Wednesday the party won't be supporting a motion by the federal government to fully utilize those powers, according to CNN newsgathering partner CTV.
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