House of Commons cancels sitting as police confront protesters

Ottawa police say officers have begun making more arrests of anti-vaccine mandate protesters who have occupied the city's downtown core for weeks.

Police say on Twitter there is a large police presence on Nicholas Street downtown and protesters are being advised to leave immediately.

They say some are surrendering and being arrested.

"We ask protesters to remain peaceful and lawful," police say.

The action follows several arrests made Thursday night including of key organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.