A French version of Canada’s “Freedom Convoy” hit the roads on Thursday, with hundreds of motorists headed for the capital. Most members oppose France’s vaccine pass, but some see the protest as a continuation of the Yellow Vest movement that rocked the country before the pandemic.
They have brought Ottawa to a grinding halt for almost two weeks and intend to stay put. Since January 29, hundreds of “Freedom Convoy” truckers have cut off access to the main roads of Canada’s capital city in protest at government-imposed pandemic restrictions. The blockade prompted local authorities to declare a state of emergency on February 6 and has forced car factories to shut down. Truckers have cut off access to US border crossings but since Sunday night, police have seized thousands of litres of fuel and are starting to immobilise the vehicles.
