The ‘Freedom Convoy’ that converged in Ottawa more than a week ago started in response to the federal government’s move to require that all Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated. The Canadian Trucking Alliance, the main advocacy body for truckers, has disavowed the protest, saying the vast majority of its members are fully vaccinated and are continuing to work. The core organizers of the protest insist that they are not anti-vaccine but instead oppose mandates that require vaccination for people to work. Read More
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Truck convoy: People bringing 'material' supports to protesters — including gas — could be subject to arrest, police say; Some protesters relocating from Confederation Park
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