Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Feb. 9 that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) needed to “act immediately” to clear the Ambassador Bridge blockade in Windsor, according to a call transcript.
“What are the next steps? You’ve said the OPP are going in. Are they keeping you apprised and do they understand the urgency?” Trudeau said.
“They can’t talk this out for 3 weeks, they need to act immediately.”
Ford pushed back on Trudeau and said he could not direct police.
“They’ll act, but without directing them, it’s hard to describe their game plan,” said Ford….