Parliament to resume as trucker protest in Ottawa hits third day
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Transport trucks and other personal vehicles are gridlocking parts of Ottawa as Parliament is set to resume Monday and the trucker convoy protest enters its third day. Authorities said residents should avoid travelling to the downtown core Monday and that those who are able to work from home should do so if possible.
Transport trucks and other personal vehicles are gridlocking parts of Ottawa surrounding Parliament Hill, and while the protest has largely been non-violent, Ottawa Police said in a statement Sunday evening that they have seen “multiple cases of disruptive, inappropriate and threatening behaviour from demonstrators.”
Authorities said residents should avoid travelling to the downtown core Monday and that those who are able to work from home should do so if possible.
“If your children attend school in the downtown area, please check with them to see if the school is open tomorrow,” the statement said.
Organizers of the “freedom convoy” said demonstrations are planned for Monday, including speeches in Confederation Park. There was also a call out by the organizers for around 1,000 people to join in an attempt to shop without masks at a shopping centre. The Rideau Centre close to Parliament remained closed Monday.
