The struggles that have been going on for almost three weeks against health measures in Canada are no longer “quiet”. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told parliament on Thursday Enforcement of emergency legislation.
“Illegal sieges and occupations are not peaceful protests”He said It’s time to “restore confidence in companies”.
Canadian police crowded the streets of Ottawa on Thursday morningOccupied for almost three weeks by protesters opposing health measures.
For the first time since the movement beganHundreds of police officers lined up in front of protesters and lorries blocking the streetsLocal newspaper noted.
City There is a state of emergency in Ottawa, Ontario and across Canada. For this unprecedented protest movement, truck drivers’ opposition party Govt-19 is being vaccinated across the United States and Then extended to all health measures and struggles against the government.
Security forces have set up barricades to protect the parliament buildings. The police warned the protesters to leave the area immediately.
About 400 trucks still occupy the streets of Ottawa, and many truckers have removed tires from their vehicles. Make them very difficult to remove.
On Monday, the Prime Minister sought help in responding to this national crisis Emergency law for the second time in peacetime history in Canada.
Finally you This provision was used to allow “extraordinary activities” during the 1970 crisis in Quebec.When the father of the current Prime Minister Pierre Elliott was in the Trudeau government.
“The goal of all activities, The situation must be brought under control in the face of the current threat, including funding provided under the Emergency Act. ”Said Justin Trudeau.
“The Obstacles and occupations are a threat to our economy And our relationships with our business partners, “he said.
“We do not use the emergency law to call in the military,” he said. We do not limit the freedom of expression of the people. We do not restrict peaceful expression. “ He responded to the opposition by accusing him of using the law.
In a letter to the prime ministers of the provinces on Wednesday night, Trudeau saw the opposition movement as “threatening democracy” and “undermining Canada’s reputation abroad.”
Initially reduced by the authorities, A Canadian mobilization began in late January to protest truck drivers’ obligation to vaccinate across the U.S. border.
But struggles then ensued The package of health measures and, for many protesters, was an opportunity to publicize Justin Trudeau’s rejection of the government.
The Protesters, determined to stay “until the end”, received a final warning from police on Wednesday. The one who circled the trucks to give a flyer commanding “Leave the premises”.
“They are trying to scare people not to come this weekend.”Told the company AFP Truck driver Kevin Wering39, in reaction to the installation of these barriers around the Parliament premises.
With the logo “Freedom together” on the back, the one who loaded the petrol cans into the cart “If that happens, he says he’s willing to stay until we are arrested.”
On Wednesday night, Ottawa’s new police chief told city officials There was a “method plan” to end the struggle. “Some of the techniques we are allowed to use and ready to use are not commonly found in Ottawa,” he warned.
Bad weather, rain in the morning and snow forecast in the afternoon Troubleshoot the functions of the police facing the complex and dangerous situation to evacuate the protesters from Ottawa’s streets.
Law enforcement in particular fears “Serious elements”, but the presence of many children in the demonstration, including children.
One of the organizers “Independent Convoy”, Tamara LichHe said he is expected to be arrested. “I think it’s inevitable at this point.”He said this in a video uploaded on social media.
(With information from AFP)
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