Three Canadian Special Forces members under investigation for protest involvement

Protesters gather near the U.S. border as truckers and supporters continue to protest against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates, near the Canada and U.S. border crossing in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, February 13, 2022. REUTERS/Jesse Winter

Three members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces are under investigation for allegedly supporting the protests against COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa, the Department of National Defence said on Sunday.

Commander Major-General Steve Boivin said in statement that an investigation was launched after senior leadership was made aware on Feb. 1 that one member was possibly involved. On Feb. 10, another investigation was initiated to look into the involvement of two other members.