Ontario Premier Declares State of Emergency Over Anti-Vax 'Siege'

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'It's an illegal occupation,' said Doug Ford of the Ottawa demonstrations against Covid-19 safety measures. 'It's no longer a protest.'

February 11, 2022

Ford's declaration appeared driven by a blockade of the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, whichThe premier said he would push for legislation barring people from interfering with the free flow of goods after auto parts shortages pushed manufacturers to cancel shifts for workers and"Your right to make a political statement does not outweigh the right of thousands of workers to make a living," Fordas he called for the demonstrators to disperse, threatening noncompliance...

"The failure of law enforcement agencies to respond swiftly and appropriately to reports of violence and harassment demands a prompt, thorough, and impartial public inquiry,"Amnesty International Canada in a statement Friday.

Despite what advocates say are clear violations of other people's rights by the demonstrators, Ottawa police have"effectively waved a giant white flag" in response to the convoy,last week. Authorities have advised Ottawa residents to avoid the center of the city where commercial trucks and other vehicles have parked illegally, blared horns for hours on end, and driven onto sidewalks.

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