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Using military to end trucker protest 'not in the cards': Trudeau

Ottawa (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday poured cold water on sending in the military to clear protestors opposed to Covid vaccine mandates, whose convoy of big trucks are clogging Ottawa's downtown.

AFP

Toronto mayor urges police to 'do everything we can' to prevent disruptive protest

Toronto officials are bracing for a planned protest against COVID-19 measures at the provincial legislature on Saturday, with the mayor saying he wants to stop it from devolving into a dayslong demonstration like the one that's gripped Ottawa.

The Canadian Press

Canada PM: military response not in cards for COVID protests

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a military response to the ongoing Ottawa protest against COVID-19 measures is “not in the cards right now."

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Canada's trucker protest: An epic security failure or a triumph of democratic freedom?

“Protecting the perimeter” is usually a term reserved for military engineers wanting to protect critical infrastructure within a conflict zone.

The Conversation

Corrective to Feb. 2 story on Ottawa protest

OTTAWA — In a Feb. 2 story on the anti-vaccine mandate protest in Ottawa, The Canadian Press reported erroneous information about the arrest of Andre Lacasse, 37, who was charged Sunday with carrying a weapon to a public meeting.

The Canadian Press

Justin Trudeau says military intervention to stop trucker protest over vaccine mandates ‘not in the cards’

Local authorities said extra help may be needed to disband the coronavirus protest, which has paralysed the capital of Ottawa

The Independent UK

Canada rules out use of troops against truckers' blockade; more protests planned

The Canadian government will not use troops against truckers whose nearly week-long protest of coronavirus vaccine mandates has brought traffic in central Ottawa to a halt, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday.

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Quebec premier says no tolerance for mayhem as COVID protest convoy heads to capital

MONTREAL — Quebec City officials were reinforcing security measures around the legislature Thursday, as demonstrators opposed to COVID-19 health orders were expected to begin arriving ahead of a weekend protest.

The Canadian Press

Video plans & items as of 5:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Feb. 3

Here are the latest video plans & items as of 5:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

The Canadian Press

Ottawa mayor blasts protest support, COVID rules loosening: In The News for Feb. 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 3 ...

The Canadian Press

Military response to Ottawa protest 'not in the cards,' Trudeau says, urging caution

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is playing down the notion of a military response to the ongoing Ottawa protest against COVID-19 measures, saying that sending in troops is "not in the cards right now."

The Canadian Press

Bergen aims to make protests Trudeau's 'problem,' calls for government 'olive branch'

OTTAWA — Candice Bergen says her goal as interim leader of Canada’s Official Opposition will be to strengthen the conservative movement and leave the next leader with a party that’s ready to win.

The Canadian Press

Canada truckers protests continue over Covid-19 restrictions

Truckers protests against coronavirus restrictions continued in Canada's Ottawa on Wednesday, as heavy trucks and other vehicles clogged downtown and multiple investigations into criminal activity are underway.

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Coronavirus live: Europe in virus ‘ceasefire’ with tranquil period ahead, says WHO; record UK long Covid cases — as it happened

Europe could enter ‘long period of Covid tranquility’ due to high vaccination rates, WHO says; record 1.33 million UK long Covid patients

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Ottawa police chief says ‘significant’ funding of truckers’ protest comes from US

Chief Peter Sloly says there may not be a policing option to end ‘risky’ situation

The Independent UK

Ottawa's top cop: Police likely can't end vaccine protests

The police chief of Canada’s capital says there is likely no policing solution to end a trucker protest against vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions that has snarled traffic around Parliament

Erin O'Toole is out as Conservative leader -- a look at some potential replacements

OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole has been voted out as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. A look at some potential contenders to replace him:

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Canada’s Conservative Party removes Erin O’Toole as leader

Confidence vote came amid growing anger over O’Toole strategy to push the opposition Conservatives closer to the centre.

The Canadian Press

Top News Advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 2

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

The Canadian Press

Canada talking to allies about 'options to reinforce' eastern Europe: Anita Anand

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand says the government believes in the importance of bolstering NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russia’s military buildup, and that discussions are underway around reinforcing Canada's support in eastern Europe.

The Guardian - US

Ottawa police considering military intervention to end ‘unlawful’ blockade

Authorities also warned bringing in the military carried a ‘massive risk’ as they believe the protesters are armed

The Conversation

How Canada's 'freedom convoy' was overtaken by a radical fringe

The protest of commercial truckers swarming Canada’s capital in Ottawa shows how an issue can quickly be hijacked by extremist groups spouting themes of racism, hatred and violence.

The Conversation

Is GoFundMe violating its own terms of service on the 'freedom convoy?'

The truck convoy that’s taken over Ottawa is protesting a requirement that truck drivers crossing the Canada-United States border are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Reuters

Anti-vaccine mandate protesters say they will block Ottawa for as long as necessary

Truck drivers who have been blockading downtown Ottawa for six days on Wednesday said they had no intention of leaving the Canadian capital until the government scrapped COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

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