PARIS—Authorities in France and Belgium on Thursday banned road blockades threatened by groups organizing online against COVID-19 restrictions, in part inspired by protesters in Canada. Citing “risks of trouble to public order,” the Paris police department banned protests aimed at “blocking the capital” from Friday through Monday. Police will put measures in place to protect…
Protests Against COVID Mandates Expand in Canada; Two Government MPs Dissent
The Ottawa trucker protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions has expanded, with blockages at two key Canada-U.S. borders and rallies joined by thousands in provincial capitals. Meanwhile, as the protests persist and opposition parties debate the Liberals’ pandemic policies, two Liberal MPs dissented from their government’s position this week, citing its divisive COVID-19 policies and…
Protests Against COVID-19 Mandates Expand in Canada; Two Government MPs Dissent
The Ottawa trucker protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions has expanded, with blockages at two key Canada-U.S. borders and rallies joined by thousands in provincial capitals. Meanwhile, as the protests persist and opposition parties debate the Liberals’ pandemic policies, two Liberal MPs dissented from their government’s position this week, citing its divisive COVID-19 policies and…
Video: Protesters Walk Around With Empty Fuel Containers After Ottawa Police Threaten Arrest
OTTAWA—After Ottawa police warned that those bringing fuel to the protest site at Parliament Hill could be arrested, some protesters on Feb. 7 started walking around the site with empty fuel containers. “People got arrested last night for moving fuel, the diesel got confiscated. That’s not right, so this is our protest,” said Ian, who…
Canadian Transport Minister Says Provinces Should Cancel Licenses of Truckers Involved in Protest Blockades
OTTAWA—Federal Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra is asking provinces to use their powers to suspend the commercial licenses or insurance of trucks used in protest convoy blockades in different parts of Canada. “The provinces have extensive regulatory powers over commercial trucking and road transportation to help end this unlawful occupation and disruptions of commercial trucks,…
Thousands Protest in Toronto Against COVID Mandates and Lockdowns
TORONTO—Thousands gathered on the grounds of the Ontario legislature in Toronto on Feb. 5 to oppose COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates, as police barricaded vehicle access to the area. The protest was one of several across the country as part of a large movement against COVID-19 restrictions, initially started by the Truckers for Freedom convoy protest,…
Thousands Converge on Parliament Hill as Trucker Convoy Protest in Ottawa Marks 1 Week
This article will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA—Thousands of protesters have once again gathered in Canada’s capital to protest COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. The trucker convoy protest has been joined by farmers who took their own farm vehicle convoy to Ottawa to take part in the Feb. 5 protest. The protest features a rally…
Thousands Converge in Ottawa as Trucker Convoy Protest Enters Week 2
This article will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA—Thousands of protesters have once again gathered in Canada’s capital to protest COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. The trucker convoy protest has been joined by farmers who took their own farm vehicle convoy to Ottawa to take part in the Feb. 5 protest. Some features on Feb. 5…
Hundreds of Greek Farmers Stage Tractor Protest on National Highway Against Soaring Energy Costs
Farmers in central Greece on Friday protested with hundreds of tractors on the national highway against soaring energy costs, dismissing government support measures, and demanding more help to fight rising prices. Greece has spent about 1.7 billion euros ($1.95 billion) in subisidising power bills for farmers, households, and businesses to help them with rising energy…
Ottawa Police’s New Measures Against Protesting Truckers Are Those Used by ‘Oppressive Regimes,’ Says Organizers’ Lawyer
The new measures announced by the chief of Ottawa police against truck convoy protesters are those used by oppressive regimes around the world, says a lawyer representing organizers of the Freedom Convoy protesting COVID-19 mandates in Ottawa. “He effectively announced that he is going to be taking away Canadians’ charter right of peaceful assembly and…
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