Tag: Freedom Convoy 2022

Alberta Premier Says Truckers’ Border Blockade Violates Traffic Laws, Must End

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for an immediate end to a truck convoy that’s blockaded a highway at a busy Canada-U.S. border crossing as part of a national protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, saying that the blockade violates Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act.. The Canada Border Services Agency said the border crossing at Coutts,…


Alberta Convoy Blocks Canada-US Border in Support of Protests in Ottawa

A trucker convoy continues to block a highway at a busy Canada-U.S. border crossing for a second day as part of a national protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. The Canada Border Services Agency said the border crossing at Coutts, Alta., has remained open despite the blockade on Highway 4, but the RCMP says only foot…


MPs, Political Leaders Attend, Voice Support for ‘Freedom Convoy’ Rally in Ottawa

Several Conservative MPs have made an appearance at the “Freedom Convoy” rally in Ottawa that began on Jan. 29 , giving their support to the truckers who oppose the federal COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, while others didn’t attend but said they back the effort. “The truckers I’ve met today have been peaceful, kind and patriotic,”…


‘Makes No Sense’: Canada Premier Vows to End Proof of Vaccine Policy as Truckers Protest in Ottawa

A Canadian premier said Saturday the proof of vaccine requirement makes no sense and he will end it in the “not-too-distant future” in his province. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a statement that being vaccinated doesn’t prevent one from getting the virus and the vaccine mandate “makes no sense.” “I want to be clear…


‘Makes No Sense’: Canadian Premier Vows to End Proof of Vaccine Policy as Truckers Protest in Ottawa

A Canadian premier said Saturday the proof of vaccine requirement makes no sense and he will end it in the “not-too-distant future” in his province. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a statement that being vaccinated doesn’t prevent one from getting the virus and the vaccine mandate “makes no sense.” “I want to be clear…


The Winter of Our Discontent: Truckers’ Convoy Seeking Return of Liberty Elicits Hope, Amasses Support

Commentary Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this sun of York The opening lines of Shakespeare’s “Richard III” express the villainous intent of the twisted and opportunistic Duke of Gloucester, of the House of York, to seize the crown from his brother’s son and legitimate heir through deceit and treachery….


Truck Convoy to Stay in Ottawa Until Demands Met, Organizers Say

Some organizers for Freedom Convoy 2022 say they won’t leave Ottawa until their demands are met, while denouncing any forms of violence and intimidation and calling on all demonstrators to remain calm and peaceful. “We’re not coming here to be aggressive or hateful or cause violence,” protest organizer Tamara Lich told The Epoch Times while…


Convoy Demonstrations Will Be ‘Massive in Scale,’ Says Ottawa Police Chief, Warning of Potential ‘Lone Wolf’ Threats

With thousands of truckers en route to Ottawa for a mass demonstration against mandatory vaccination and other pandemic restrictions, officials from the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) provided an update Friday on preparations for the demonstration. OPS Chief Peter Sloly said the main demonstrations will take place in Ottawa over the…


‘We Have Uplifted People With This Movement,’ Says Truck Convoy Organizer

“We have uplifted people in this country,” says an organizer of the “Freedom Convoy” heading to Ottawa to protest the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and other pandemic-related restrictions. “We uplift not only the people, we not only uplifted the country, the whole world is watching upon us,” said Martin Broadmann, vice president of Canada Unity, which…


Thousands Come Out to Support as Trucker Convoy Rolls Through Toronto Area

Thousands of people gathered in Vaughan, northwest of Toronto, to support the “Freedom Convoy 2022” as the convoy rolled through the city en route to Ottawa to protest the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all cross-border truck drivers. On Thursday, at least two groups of truck drivers rolled through the Greater Toronto Area. One…