Canadian authorities continue to face protests over Covid-19 regulations that are now stretching into a second week of blocked roads and boisterous demonstrations.
Initially stemming from a group of truckers driving into the heart of Ottawa on January 29, other protests sprouted over the weekend in major cities spanning the nation, including Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Quebec City. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon as the capital city has become a focal point of the"Freedom Convoy" protests.
Ottawa to establish hate incident hotline amid reports of racism and anti-Semitism during protests over Covid-19 mandatesMultiple vehicles and fuel have been seized, police said, and they are advising"anyone found bringing fuel to the demonstration trucks in red zone could be subject to arrest and charges."Police said Sunday they have responded to more than 650 calls for service in relation to the demonstrations since they began.
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