Ottawa Convoy
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Military faced ‘exceptional’ situation in determining role amid convoy: experts'Military folks are planners. They want to anticipate what's going happen and have a plan for dealing with things,' said one defence expert.CanadaAug 25, 2022
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Defence chief got legal advice on military’s role after Emergencies Act invoked: memoRecords obtained by Global News shed light on how the Canadian Forces and senior military officials weighed the risks and role of the military in the so-called 'Freedom Convoy.'CanadaAug 24, 2022
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Group with suspected ties to ‘Freedom Convoy’ faces eviction from Ottawa churchNeighbours have protested the group's presence in the community, seeing it as an opportunity for convoy supporters to set up a permanent outpost in Ottawa.CanadaAug 18, 2022
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Ottawa convoy intelligence report warned of ‘violent revenge’ after protest crackdownDocuments show federal intelligence officials warned decision-makers that the police dispersal of "Freedom Convoy'' protesters could prompt an ``opportunistic attack''.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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Emergencies Act used after lack of ‘breakthrough’ with convoy demonstrators: fedsOttawa Mayor Jim Watson claimed on Feb. 13 that he had reached a 'backchannel' deal with convoy organizers to have their trucks leave residential areas, but they did not.CanadaAug 12, 2022
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‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King in court Wednesday for bail review"Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King will be returning after his earlier bail review in April came to an abrupt and unexpected halt when his lawyer's computer appeared to be hacked.CanadaJul 13, 2022
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4 arrested after soldier charged for criticizing COVID-19 mandates lands in OttawaArmy reservist James Topp was charged in February with two counts of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline for comments made while wearing his uniform.CanadaJun 30, 2022
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Here’s what to know as Ottawa braces for Canada Day protests amid ‘lingering trauma’There remains significant community frustration and anger at how Ottawa police handled the so-called 'Freedom Convoy' that blockaded the downtown core for weeks earlier this year.CanadaJun 30, 2022
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Emergencies Act, ‘Freedom Convoy’ records withheld until days before inquiry end: PCOThe Privy Council Office said it needs up to eight months to undertake a consultation process in response to a Global News request for records on the Emergencies Act.CanadaJun 17, 2022
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‘Freedom Convoy’ figure pleads guilty to mischief-related criminal chargeTyson "Freedom George" Billings pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of counselling to commit mischief related to his involvement in the demonstration that gridlocked Ottawa.CanadaJun 15, 2022
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