Trucker Protests
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Extremists among ‘Freedom Convoy’ could attack the public, PM’s advisor warnedJody Thomas reached out to the RCMP for a threat assessment of the protests in Ottawa and at several border crossings.CanadaNov 17, 2022
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Coutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warningsJim 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.CanadaNov 9, 2022
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Freeland says Canada’s economic reputation was at risk, prompting Emergencies ActThe 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.PoliticsJun 14, 2022
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Crowdfunding sites must now report transactions to Canada’s financial crimes watchdogThe 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.CanadaMay 4, 2022
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Winnipeg city councillor facing complaint after criticizing police handling of trucker protestThe complaint, obtained by Global News, says Sherri Rollins' comments amounted to abuse and harassment within the board's code of conduct.PoliticsApr 27, 2022
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Ministers provide few details to committee probing Liberals’ use of Emergencies ActJustice Minister David Lametti repeatedly invoked cabinet confidentiality in his appearance before the special committee tasked with investigating the government's response.PoliticsApr 26, 2022
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Ottawa nears deadline to call inquiry into Emergencies Act use over convoy protestsThe Emergencies Act requires the government to call an inquiry into the use of the legislation within 60 days of revoking the declaration.CanadaApr 25, 2022
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Ottawa’s crackdown on ‘freedom convoy’ finances created panic, confusion, MPs hearA 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.CanadaMar 17, 2022
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RCMP lay dangerous driving charges in connection with Coutts border blockade incidentsThe RCMP announced more charges in connection with this winter's blockade of a highway close to the Canada-U.S. border near Coutts, Alta.CrimeMar 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.PoliticsMar 11, 2022
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