Canada’s capital city of Ottawa has declared a “state of emergency” as police have begun to crack down on the “Freedom Convoy” by cutting off fuel and supply lines.
In a press release on Sunday as the protest over the country’s vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions headed into its second week, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said that the protesters pose a “safety and security” threat to residents of Ottawa:
Declaring a state of emergency reflects the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing demonstrations and highlights the need for support from other jurisdictions and levels of government. It also provides greater flexibility within the municipal administration to enable the City of Ottawa to manage business continuity for essential services for its residents and enables a more flexible procurement process, which…
