How the Canadian Covid-19 protests could play out
CNN
For two weeks now, Freedom Convoy protesters in Canada have managed to frustrate both law enforcement and political leaders with their unyielding protests against Covid-19 restrictions. Police forces across the country have expressed their reluctance to move in swiftly, saying they prefer to avoid confrontation.
The 'Freedom Convoy' started as a truckers' protest by drivers who were fighting vaccine mandates in both Canada and the US. But during the convoy's cross-country journey, it attracted support from many Canadians who say they are fed up with all Covid-19 health restrictions.
By the time the convoy arrived in Ottawa, hundreds of drivers and their rigs joined thousands of other protesters in cars and on foot to demand changes to the way the government was handling Covid-19.
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