Ottawa city officials laid out their plans for a 'unique' Canada Day including efforts to keep anti-government protests from turning into another occupation.
"This is expected to be a unique Canada Day, with larger crowds and a larger event footprint," interim Ottawa police Chief Steve Bell said during a Monday news conference.Police promise ‘swift and decisive’ action against any Canada Day occupation attemptsSteve Bell, interim Ottawa police chief, says protesters will not be allowed to set up structures like sheds or tents, or have their own dance parties on city streets..
He said police have been following online commentary and trying to talk to people who've said they're coming to protest.
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