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Majority of Canadians disagree with 'freedom convoy' on vaccine mandates and lockdowns

The arrival of the self-styled “freedom convoy” in Ottawa this week has dominated headlines, but do the demonstrators represent the views of most Canadians? When it comes to their stark opposition to government-imposed restrictions and vaccine mandates, research shows the protesters clearly represent a minority view — no matter how…

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Ottawans fed up with trucker blockade, blame police for inaction

Frustrations are boiling over in Canada's capital as a protest by truckers against COVID-19 vaccine mandates has clogged downtown Ottawa for a week and shows no sign of ending, with many residents angry at police for not breaking it up.

Reuters

Canada PM: military response not in cards for COVID protests

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a military response to the ongoing Ottawa protest against COVID-19 measures is “not in the cards right now."

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Canada's trucker protest: An epic security failure or a triumph of democratic freedom?

“Protecting the perimeter” is usually a term reserved for military engineers wanting to protect critical infrastructure within a conflict zone.

The Conversation

Justin Trudeau says military intervention to stop trucker protest over vaccine mandates ‘not in the cards’

Local authorities said extra help may be needed to disband the coronavirus protest, which has paralysed the capital of Ottawa

The Independent UK

Canada rules out use of troops against truckers' blockade; more protests planned

The Canadian government will not use troops against truckers whose nearly week-long protest of coronavirus vaccine mandates has brought traffic in central Ottawa to a halt, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday.

Reuters

Canada truckers protests continue over Covid-19 restrictions

Truckers protests against coronavirus restrictions continued in Canada's Ottawa on Wednesday, as heavy trucks and other vehicles clogged downtown and multiple investigations into criminal activity are underway.

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Coronavirus live: Europe in virus ‘ceasefire’ with tranquil period ahead, says WHO; record UK long Covid cases — as it happened

Europe could enter ‘long period of Covid tranquility’ due to high vaccination rates, WHO says; record 1.33 million UK long Covid patients

The Guardian - AU

Ottawa police chief says ‘significant’ funding of truckers’ protest comes from US

Chief Peter Sloly says there may not be a policing option to end ‘risky’ situation

The Independent UK

Ottawa's top cop: Police likely can't end vaccine protests

The police chief of Canada’s capital says there is likely no policing solution to end a trucker protest against vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions that has snarled traffic around Parliament

The Independent UK

Canada’s Conservative Party removes Erin O’Toole as leader

Confidence vote came amid growing anger over O’Toole strategy to push the opposition Conservatives closer to the centre.

Al Jazeera

Ottawa police considering military intervention to end ‘unlawful’ blockade

Authorities also warned bringing in the military carried a ‘massive risk’ as they believe the protesters are armed

The Guardian - US

How Canada's 'freedom convoy' was overtaken by a radical fringe

The protest of commercial truckers swarming Canada’s capital in Ottawa shows how an issue can quickly be hijacked by extremist groups spouting themes of racism, hatred and violence.

The Conversation

Is GoFundMe violating its own terms of service on the 'freedom convoy?'

The truck convoy that’s taken over Ottawa is protesting a requirement that truck drivers crossing the Canada-United States border are vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters say they will block Ottawa for as long as necessary

Truck drivers who have been blockading downtown Ottawa for six days on Wednesday said they had no intention of leaving the Canadian capital until the government scrapped COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Reuters

Analysis-Rightward shift may cost Canada's divided Conservatives

An ongoing protest in Canada's capital is unlikely to succeed in its objective of repealing COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but is pulling a troubled Conservative opposition even further to the right, eroding its chances of returning to power.

The Guardian - AU

Covid news: Anger as Tory MP says lockdown breach ‘like parking fine’; Germany could relax restrictions in March – as it happened

Pfizer-BioNTech seeks US approval for under-5s Covid inoculation; Lithuania to scrap Covid pass on Saturday

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Canada’s Covid protests highlight rise of rightwing populist movements

Stores and vaccine clinics remain closed in Ottawa as protesters refuse to leave while federal Conservative leader faces criticism

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The Independent UK

Anti-vaccine protest in Canada spurs outrage

Thousands of Canadian protesters railing against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions descended on the country's capital over the weekend, deliberately blocking traffic around Parliament Hill

The Conversation

'Freedom convoy' rolls through Ottawa encouraging the participation of Canada's far-right

This past weekend, thousands of people stormed Ottawa as part of what’s being called the “freedom convoy.”

The Independent UK

Canada convoy: Police chief says ‘all options on the table’ to end Ottawa vaccine mandate protest

‘No matter where you live, no matter where your vehicle’s registered, if you’ve come here and committed a crime ... you will be investigated’

The Independent UK

Soup kitchen harassment to confederate flags: Controversial moments at Canadian trucker convoy protest

Thousands attend rallies against vaccine mandates

The Conversation

Canada's 'freedom convoy' exposes political missteps — and Donald Trump's ominous legacy

The Canadian truckers’ “freedom convoy” to Ottawa has the markings of another protest at a nation’s capital.

Al Jazeera

Canada: Trudeau denounces anti-vaccine trucker protests

Canadian PM slams intimidation, vandalism and ‘racist flags’ at demonstrations organised by some far-right activists.

Reuters

Canada's Trudeau 'not intimidated' by truckers' COVID protest

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said Canadians were disgusted by the behavior of some people protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa and said he would not be intimidated.

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