Ottawa Freedom Convoy

• ‘It was intolerable’: Ottawa local testifies at ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers trial

  Vivian Leir told the court she was overwhelmed by the trucks surrounding the church when big rigs and other vehicles arrived in Ottawa to protest COVID-19 public health measures.

  Crime

  Oct 12, 2023
  
• More than 400 complaints made against Ottawa police officers during ‘Freedom Convoy’

  Of the 410 complaints about police officer conduct during the protests, 390 were dismissed or "screened out" by the office of the police review director.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
  
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• RCMP considered ‘lessons learned’ from ‘Freedom Convoy’: internal documents

  The force compiled the documents before six top RCMP officials, including Commissioner Brenda Lucki, were interviewed by lawyers with the Public Order Emergency Commission.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
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• A year after ‘Freedom Convoy,’ Ottawa to reopen street in front of Parliament Hill

  Wellington Street, which was blocked by demonstrators during the weeks-long convoy protests last winter, will reopen no earlier than March 1.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ anniversary may draw 500 people to Parliament Hill, security warns

  Any attempts to block roadways near Parliament Hill akin to what happened in the 'Freedom Convoy' last year will face 'swift and immediate' action, Ottawa police say.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
• City of Ottawa says thousands in tickets still owed one year after ‘Freedom Convoy’

  Those fines totalled $320,545 -- but just over $141,000 of that is still outstanding.

  Crime

  Jan 27, 2023
• Ottawa police preparing for possible weekend protests on ‘Freedom Convoy’ anniversary

  On Jan. 28 and 29, 2022, thousands of people gathered on streets in front of Parliament Hill with trucks and big rigs, protesting COVID-19 restrictions and the Liberal government.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
• Ottawa council eyes future of Wellington Street nearly a year after ‘Freedom Convoy’

  Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the city's transportation committee will vote next week on whether to extend the closure of Wellington Street. 

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2023
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry this week

  Several of the protest organizers on the witness list face criminal charges related to their involvement in the protest, including Tamara Lich and Pat King.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2022
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• A look at how much the ‘Freedom Convoy’ cost the city of Ottawa

  Here's a look at the breakdown of how much the ``Freedom Convoy'' protest last winter cost, and the pressure it placed upon city services.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2022