
Sixteen truckers who were part of the recent truck convoy protests in the D.C.

On Twitter afterwards, he called for the blockades to stop.A convoy of trucks and other vehicles travels the I-495 Capital Beltway near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, to protest mandates and other issues, Sunday, March, 6, 2022, in Fort Washington, Md.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he spoke to Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wednesday evening about how to support Ontarians. Some councillors also expressed displeasure at police and the federal government allowing protesters to set up a new camp in a parking lot on Bronson Avenue near Heron Road.Ĭity manager Steve Kanellakos said during the update police are trying to manage disruptions and direct protesters to a better option than downtown streets.Ĭouncil voted to cancel committee meetings until Feb.

In a separate news conference happening at the same time, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino told reporters the RCMP is also involved and he hopes they can get the city a number later Wednesday. The office of Ontario's solicitor general told CBC Wednesday the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is still talking to Ottawa police about what else the OPP can send. Mayor Jim Watson said he would like to get the request for more police resources approved in time for the weekend, which is when crowds have been at their largest so far.
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Update on extra police may come Wednesday There was talk at city council earlier on Wednesday about what kinds of other injunctions the city could seek.Ĭity solicitor David White told reporters any city court filings would be done in partnership with the police that would have to enforce it. Since the protest began, 29 vehicles have been towed, according to Kim Ayotte, the city's manager of emergency and protective services. FK0YmkYEHk- officers issued a total of 154 tickets in the main demonstration area on Tuesday, but didn't tow any vehicles. Their horns may be silenced, but some truckers are still finding ways to make lots of noise. WATCH | Many Ottawa protesters say they don't intend to stop: The disruptive demonstration against pandemic rules is nearing the two-week mark and this week, a court order was issued to stop loud horns and a dance continues between protesters trying to bring in fuel and police officers trying to stop it. Those with charges or convictions related to the protest may also find they're not allowed to cross the border into the U.S., police said. They say blocking streets - or helping others block streets - falls under the mischief to property offence and those continuing to do so can be charged without a warrant and their vehicles detained or, after a conviction, forfeited. "It is a criminal offence to obstruct, interrupt or interfere with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property," police said in a news release issued on Wednesday afternoon.

