The city of Ottawa says parking will be restricted downtown Tuesday because of possible 'convoy activity' on the anniversary of the invocation of the federal Emergencies Act.
The city of Ottawa says parking will be restricted downtown Tuesday because of possible"convoy activity" on the anniversary of the invocation of the federal Emergencies Act.on Feb. 14, 2022 for the first time in Canadian history as the"Freedom Convoy" protest was in full swing.
The powers were invoked as"Freedom Convoy" protesters remained entrenched in downtown Ottawa. Border crossing occupations in Coutts, Alta. and Emerson, Man. were also still ongoing at the time. The emergency powers were revoked Feb. 23, 2022. "Residents and businesses will see an increased police presence from time to time in the downtown core and surrounding areas. Illegal activity, including obstructing or impeding the flow of traffic with vehicles on any roadway, will not be tolerated and will be met with swift and immediate action," the city of Ottawa said in a news release Monday.
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