Demonstrations over vaccine mandates and COVID restrictions by Canadian truckers started in Ottawa, in what many have described as a week-long occupation of the capital, and have since spread across the country.
The move drew criticism from US Republicans, including Florida's governor Ron DeSantis, who tweeted that it is"fraud for @gofundme to commandeer $9m in donations sent to support truckers and give it to causes of their own choosing".to commandeer $9M in donations sent to support truckers and give it to causes of their own choosing.— Ron DeSantis Ottawa police relocated some protesters and put up new barricades on Sunday after residents' anger over the lack of official response.
Police said there are currently over 60 criminal investigations so far related to the demonstration - primarily for mischief, thefts, hate crimes and property damage.Police look on as truckers and their supporters continue to protest against the COVID-19 vaccine mandatesOfficers also announced they would clamp down on people attempting to bring in canisters to refuel the hundreds of large trucks blocking most roads in the city centre.
"We put the question of vaccines and vaccine mandates on the ballot... in the election and we're simply carrying out the promise that we made with the support of the vast majority of Canadians," he said on CBC television.The well-organised blockade has partly relied on financial help from US sympathisers, according to police
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