People who live in downtown Ottawa are bracing as the nearly week-long protest looks poised to continue, with the police chief concerned that policing alone may not end the "intolerable" and "unprecedented" demonstration.
Highlights
- A nearly week-long protest against COVID-19 public health mandates looks poised to continue in Ottawa.
- The police chief is concerned policing alone may not end the “intolerable” and “unprecedented” demonstration.
- Mayor Jim Watson asks Saskatchewan politicians to apologize for supporting the “illegal action” that’s caused hardship to Ottawans.
- Mayor Watson: “We expect protests and demonstrations, but we don’t expect this” Protesters plan to remain in Ottawa “for as long as it takes,” convoy leaders say.
- Police are considering military aid, negotiation, a political response, a court injunction or the forced removal of protesters, chief says.