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Jack L. Rozdilsky, Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada

Protests in Ottawa are a recurring disaster, affecting neighbourhoods and residents

Preparations are being made in Ottawa in anticipation of protests on Canada Day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

As Canada’s capital city approaches Canada Day, the July 1 national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, Ottawa is expecting tens of thousands to participate in the festivities. This year, however, Canada Day festivities are taking place in the context of potential trouble on the streets of Ottawa.

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