RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says Ottawa mayor\u0027s request for police reinforcements during \u0022Freedom Convoy\u0022 protest caught them off guard.
Lucki is testifying at the public inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act last winter, which was invoked after nearly three weeks of protests against COVID-19 restrictions that had gridlocked downtown Ottawa and inspired border blockades elsewhere.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Lucki says she didn’t know that Ottawa police were looking for such a large number of officers until she saw a letter from then-mayor Jim Watson to the federal and provincial governments. She says the letter didn’t have any specific information, such as how long those officers would be needed or what they would be doing.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
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