Truckers protest: Demonstrators say they won’t leave as police seal off downtown Ottawa

As Ottawa police begin their operation in the city’s downtown core to end the trucker protest, which has occupied the city for weeks, Global’s Sean O’Shea walks through the sealed-off area where demonstrators are gathered.

He reports police have created around 100 checkpoints in the downtown area to ensure only those who live or work in the core can enter.

At a press conference Thursday, Ottawa’s interim police chief, Steve Bell, says this weekend the downtown will look “very different” from the past three.

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[ChildofGod]

It has been a hard two years for me and my children. My husband passed away three years ago. I miss him dearly, I’m still coping with his death. I’m a single mother, with two autistic children. I lost my career over declining the vaccine. I’ve been struggling since. I was a social worker for over thirteen years. I declined due to my pre existing health conditions lupus, and heart disease. Now we are struggling daily to make ends meet everyday is a battle. I’m constantly in fear of losing my home. I can’t be on the streets with two young children. But no matter what I have faith God will provide for me and my children. Keeping faith in Jesus

[pilotgirl]

I have never been more ashamed of my government ! A very upset Canadian Veteran.

[darrylcote]

From a small business owner peaceful protesters make me proud when nobody else had my back for 2 years, the other people instigating "in mainly yellow" is disturbing and eye opening.. thanks for doing all you have done for us truckers!!!!

[LucigooseyX]

SHAME ON THE POLICE !!!! You are supposed "serve and protect", that is the oath you took officers

[Alfarojv]

"If you have to be persuaded, pressured, reminded, lied to, incentivized, coerced, bullied, socially shamed, guilt-tripped, threatened, punished and criminalized....if all of this is considered necessary to gain your compliance - you can be absolutely certain that what is being promoted is not in your best interest."

[nosotros]

Disgrace, the cops should stand down and leave, Trudeau is COWARD!

[Alfarojv]

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
- Benjamin Franklin

[borisspantic]

God please protect Canada and Canadian people.

[nellsan]

POLICE BEING CROOKS: REMEMBER OFFICERS "I WAS FOLLOWING ORDERS" IS NOT A LEGAL EXCUSE. NUREMBERG CODE!!!

[bobwoods]

No violence from the protesters, no children used as shields. No terrorists, no nazis just peaceful people exercising their rights. Shame on you Mr PM. The police are the bullies here and still no end in sight. Great job. You must be so proud of yourselfs.

[Alfarojv]

This is called a FREEDOM movement. To not be FORCED to put some thing in your body that you do not want, and to not be segregated because of your choice. The majority of people everywhere are coming together for this cause.
There are two types of people:
Those who want to be left alone and those who won't leave people alone. What type are you?

[johnhmielewski]

"Absolutely chaotic here" LMAO everyone is just standing around with a freedom chant here and there, what a clown.

[peelreg]

How dare those protesters have unacceptable opinions?

[totom]

They are about to show all you Canadians how much rights u really have

[rogerguiltyforbes]

Its extremely chaotic scene here lmfao proceeds to show a completely calm atmosphere. The only part chaotic is the police

[Alfarojv]

The protected need to be protected from the unprotected by forcing the
Unprotected to use the protection that didn’t protect the protected. Makes sense to me.

[vg]

*"Canada will always stand up for the right of peaceful protest anywhere around the world. And we're pleased to see moves towards de-escalation and dialogue." said Justin Trudeau in late 2020 while speaking about farmer protests in India.*

[celticcreations]

This isn't a police force, it's a paramilitary force employed by the WEF.

[stephensoles]

Yes the threats and concerns are great here, risks of losing citizens rights, I would call that concerning.

[JFLH]

Time to start sending out addresses of the police just like they are doing to people donating if your neighbor is a cop put his name and address online