Here's what you need to know about the 'Freedom Convoy' protest in Ottawa today
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As the protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health measures enters a 10th day in downtown Ottawa, the police chief admits the force doesn't have enough resources to address the situation.
“We do not have sufficient resources to adequately and effectively address this situation while adequately and effectively providing policing in this city," said Chief Peter Sloly during a special Ottawa Police Services Board meeting.
Hundreds of trucks and vehicles remain parked in downtown Ottawa this morning, closing Wellington Street and other roads in the Parliamentary Precinct. Police and city officials are urging people to avoid the downtown core, and warn roads and interprovincial bridges could be closed again today to slow the flow of vehicles into the downtown core.
On Saturday, an estimated 5,000 people and 1,000 tractor trailers and personal vehicles filled downtown Ottawa to join the protest. Hundreds of people attended a counter-protest at Ottawa City Hall, calling for an end to the demonstration.
"This is a siege. It is a something that is different in our democracy than something I've ever experienced in my life," said Sloly.
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