Trudeau says 'everything' on the table to end border blockades, warns of potential violence | FULL

During a Friday news conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for an end to the blockades at the Canada-U.S. border, specifically in Windsor, Ont., as protesters continue demonstrations against COVID-19 mandates.

The group, dubbed the "Freedom Convoy," has been planted in the streets of Ottawa demanding an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic health restrictions.

Trudeau also said that he understands Canadians' frustrations about COVID-19 and public health restrictions, but "illegal" blockades are not the way to go.

"The illegal blockades seeking to take our neighbourhoods and our economy hostage, and the collective COVID fatigue we are facing, are two very separate things," the prime minister said.

Trudeau added that he spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden about the border blockades, specifically in Windsor, Ont. He discussed global and American influence on the protests, the U.S.-based flooding of 9-1-1 phone lines in Ottawa, the presence of Americans participating in blockades and the use of foreign money to fund this "illegal" activity.

Plus, the prime minister stressed that military intervention on civilians should be avoided “at all costs.” This is why, he said, the solution is focused on police forces, enforcing existing laws and protecting public order are the ways to deal with the ongoing trucker protests and border blockades.

This update comes after Trudeau held a meeting with leaders of opposition parties Thursday evening, where he said he briefed them on the latest developments of the trucker convoy protests and blockades.

The White House is calling on Canada to use federal powers to bring an end to the trucker blockades at key Canada-U.S. border points.

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[georgekirby]

I couldn’t care less about COVID. I’m sick and tired of the government.

[Only.The.Best.]

Imagine threatning violence on families? What has happened to our country

[mxevltr]

"Everything is on the table. Except discourse"

What a leader

[blackstacktube]

He should "follow the science" that has ended mandates. The science varies from province to province, state to state, country to country. The countries that have done the best have not had mandates, or required vaccinations.

[Yeetin_Boomer_Actual]

Everything is on the table EXCEPT ending mandates.

[Dylan_thebrand_slayer_Mulveiny]

"Everything is on the table"... except actually engaging in civil conversation with people of Canada right?

[holliedrake]

Wow! Everything he said the trucker are doing is exactly what he has done to the people of Canada for the past 2 years!!

[SlyceofJC]

"I talked with everyone apart from the Protesters and organisers" good job Justin

[jjevans]

No Justin - the safest way to end this is to drop the mandates!

[GP-binx]

this has already changing history around the world and trudeau has shown the world his true colors

[YourRump]

“Stop protesting or get a criminal record. That will impact you ability to travel and get a job.” Right Justin. Like your mandates. You are treating citizens like criminals.

[exferra]

"the blocade affect small bussines", damn and I thought closing small bussineses due to stupid mandates affect small bussineses

[robertdelisle]

I love how he says they don't want this to get to violence but you watch they will be the ones who bring the violence guaranteed.

[stevebeasley]

The lockdowns did exactly what he is saying

[deepthinker]

“90% of Canadians vaccinated”, eh? My question is: what percentage of the vaccinated were FORCED/THREATENED to get vaccinated or face job termination?

[notbrad]

"Politicians dont direct police"
"Everything is on the table"
"Violence"

Okay Justin Castro

[tylermeiklejohn]

Side note can't belive they left the comment section on??

[jwalkhooligan]

Everything is based on political and own Personal gain with these people. Canada refuses to be censored and mandated into anything.

[methatguy]

This sounds like a direct threat to me, "especially if you have kids with you" he wants them out so the police can feel a little better about the violence they're about to unleash.

[grumpynomad]

I support the truckers and freedom. More on the Let’s go Canada!!!!