Tag: Canada
In Ottawa Trucker Protests, a Pressing Question: Where Were the Police?
OTTAWA — Steps from Canada’s Parliament buildings, a sprawling festival erupted on Saturday. D.J.s played music for crowds dancing at…
Canada Toughens Stance on Protests, Promising ‘Robust’ Police Response
OTTAWA — After weeks of treading lightly around the protests paralyzing much of Canada’s economy, federal, provincial and local officials…
How The Trucker Protests Are Snarling the Auto Industry
“What people seem to not understand is that when that truck isn’t moving, they make no money,” Ms. Walker said,…
Ottawa Protests Become Rallying Cry for Far-Right and Anti-Vaccine Groups
Both were references to Mr. Trudeau’s dismissal of the protesters last week as a “small fringe minority.”On Monday, Justice Hugh…
Is the Coronavirus in Your Backyard?
There are many theories, none entirely satisfying. An infectious hunter might encounter a deer, Dr. Mubareka noted, but “if they’re…
Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Antigovernment Protests
One day after the police chief in Canada’s capital said his city was under “siege” by thousands of truckers and…