Manitoba Liberals call for end to Freedom Convoy protest in Winnipeg
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The Manitoba Liberals are calling for an end to the Freedom Convoy protest in Winnipeg, while others want to see action to address, "persistent noise and street-level harassment."
The Manitoba Liberals are calling for an end to the Freedom Convoy protest in Winnipeg, while others want to see action to address, "persistent noise and street-level harassment."
On Monday, Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont said he wants protesters in the Freedom Convoy to go. This comes as the demonstration stretches into its fourth night outside the Manitoba Legislature.
"We condemn the lawless activities that have been taking place there, and the disorder that has been happening around the rally, and frankly the misery that these so-called protesters have been inflicting on the residents of the area," Lamont said.
He called the protest an occupation, adding he is concerned the convoy is blocking emergency services.
Lamont also condemned the hit-and-run Friday night that left four people at the protest injured.
"It is absolutely terrible that people were injured in a car accident and we expect that and hope that the individual responsible will face justice," Lamont said. "But we should not pretend that when we have two sides that are wrong, that we should be picking sides. Wrongdoing does not justify wrongdoing and law breaking does not justify law breaking."
The protest has prompted the postponement of an event for breast cancer at the Legislature.
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