Ottawa's mayor is warning the city won't tolerate any illegal activity downtown during Canada Day festivities this year, as the city prepares for possible protests.
"Those people who are coming here to disrupt those wonderful celebrations will be dealt with," Watson said."There are not going to be warnings or second chances. If the law is broken, regardless of who breaks it, there will be consequences.Watson, Ottawa police interim chief Steve Bell and city staff gave an update Monday on the city's plans for Canada Day this year.
Police say residents should expect significant road closures and a major increase in police presence. A five-day motor vehicle countrol zone will cover the Parliamentary Precinct and part of downtown Ottawa, similar to the approach police took during the 'Rolling Thunder' motorcycle convoy in April.
"We are very aware of the lingering trauma and the concern about what they are hearing about these events," he said."We are prepared to take decisive and lawful action to deal with threats, occupation attempts and other unlawful behaviour that we observe."
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