'You've made your point:' Politicians condemn 'Freedom Convoy' protests
CTV
Ottawa residents are being urged to avoid non-essential travel into the downtown core today, as the demonstration protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health restrictions enters a third day.
The comments come with Ottawa residents being urged to avoid non-essential travel into the downtown core for a third straight day.
Hundreds of trucks remain parked on Wellington Street and other roads throughout the downtown core, with residents and businesses expressing frustration with the constant blaring of horns and fireworks at all hours. Businesses, many of which are allowed to reopen today under loosened Ontario restrictions, were instead forced to remain closed.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he and the government will not be intimidated, indicating no plans to engage with the demonstrators.
“Over the past few days, Canadians were shocked and frankly, disgusted by the behavior displayed by some people protesting in our nation's capital,” Trudeau said during a national address from the National Capital Region.
