Trucker Protests

• Extremists among ‘Freedom Convoy’ could attack the public, PM’s advisor warned

  Jody Thomas reached out to the RCMP for a threat assessment of the protests in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
  
• Coutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings

  Jim Willett, mayor of Coutts, Alta., told the inquiry that he warned Jason Kenney and the province's solicitor general about the impending protest by email on Jan. 27.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022
  
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• Freeland says Canada’s economic reputation was at risk, prompting Emergencies Act

  The deputy prime minister and finance minister would not share specific data that would have been available at the time the Act was invoked showing damage to the economy.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2022
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• Crowdfunding sites must now report transactions to Canada’s financial crimes watchdog

  The convoy protests that gripped Ottawa in January and February resulted in a near-complete shutdown of the downtown core, which is heavily residential, and lead to many arrests.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Winnipeg city councillor facing complaint after criticizing police handling of trucker protest

  The complaint, obtained by Global News, says Sherri Rollins' comments amounted to abuse and harassment within the board's code of conduct.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2022
• Ministers provide few details to committee probing Liberals’ use of Emergencies Act

  Justice Minister David Lametti repeatedly invoked cabinet confidentiality in his appearance before the special committee tasked with investigating the government's response.

  Politics

  Apr 26, 2022
• Ottawa nears deadline to call inquiry into Emergencies Act use over convoy protests

  The Emergencies Act requires the government to call an inquiry into the use of the legislation within 60 days of revoking the declaration.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2022
• Ottawa’s crackdown on ‘freedom convoy’ finances created panic, confusion, MPs hear

  A House of Commons committee was told Thursday that the government was less than clear about the intended targets shortly after the financial measures were announced.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2022
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• RCMP lay dangerous driving charges in connection with Coutts border blockade incidents

  The RCMP announced more charges in connection with this winter's blockade of a highway close to the Canada-U.S. border near Coutts, Alta.

  Crime

  Mar 16, 2022
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• B.C. premier tells trucker convoy planning to occupy Victoria to ‘get a hobby’

  Police have issued a notice to residents who may be concerned, saying “safe, peaceful and lawful protests will be protected” but officers will be there to respond to any issues.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2022