The crowd at Parliament Hill was a mix of protesters wrapped in the Canadian flag or waving anti-Trudeau banners, and visitors celebrating the holiday
Canadians across the country celebrated Canada Day largely unobstructed by pandemic restrictions for the first time in three years, with some taking the holiday as an opportunity to revive anti-government protests in Ottawa.
“It’s also a promise – a promise of opportunity, a promise of safety for those fleeing violence and war, and a promise of a better life,” he said. While many who gathered in front of Parliament were angry over the federal government’s vaccine mandates, others were there because they have other grievances against Mr. Trudeau’s government, they were curious, or they simply wanted to be on Parliament Hill for Canada Day.
Ms. Emmons said the division is hurting the country. The couple said they are vaccinated, but have relatives that are not.
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