The Latest Breaking News from Ottawa

How white Christian nationalism is part of the 'freedom convoy' protests

Part of the “freedom convoy” occupying Ottawa are white Christian nationalists.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022

‘Carnival of chaos’: Ottawa police face growing flak for failure to end protests

Failure to prevent protests initially, and to rid the city of the trucks over three weeks have baffled and angered residents

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2022

Canada police to anti-vaccine truckers: Leave now or face arrest

Warning comes days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers to disperse anti-government protesters.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022

There’s no solidarity in ‘sovereign citizen’ protests — only incoherent rage

Protests such as the Ottawa truck blockade are sweeping rich nations. But the movements are based on capitalist delusions , says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022

Hot tubs, hapless police and a bridge too far for Canada’s Trudeau

Frustration with the failure of Canadian police to lift blockades at the border and in the capital, along with scenes of protesters lounging in hot tubs near Parliament, ultimately drove Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to seek emergency powers, three sources said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

As Canada protests persist, so do challenges for Trudeau

Canada has endured bitter divisions in its past, but the current wave of protests over COVID-19 restrictions is unprecedented in some respects

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Protecting infrastructure from the 'freedom convoy' could forever silence legitimate dissent

Invocation of emergency measures may succeed in breaking the “freedom convoy” siege of Ottawa and restoring the flow of people and goods across the Canada-United States border (estimated to be $300 million a day at the Ambassador Bridge alone).

The Conversation · Feb 15, 2022

Canada’s Emergencies Act: What power does it give Justin Trudeau?

Prime Minister Trudeau invoked never-before-used measures in response to anti-government trucker protests and blockades.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022

Saunas, haircuts, hot meals: Ottawa protesters set up for the long haul

Those protesting Covid-19 restrictions seem unfazed by possible police action as prime minister invokes emergency powers

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2022

Ottawa police chief resigns amid criticism over trucker protests

Peter Sloly faced criticism for police’s handling of ‘occupation’ of Canada’s capital by anti-government protesters.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022