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Freedom is trucking through the winter winds of Canada, and the liberal establishment is not happy. The Canadian Freedom Convoy, made up of truckers and thousands of other people, is denouncing COVID tyranny. As the protests continue, Church Militant’s Nadia Hazimeh reports on the standoff between demonstrators and government as Canada braces for a potentially explosive confrontation.
Countless truckers joined by farmers and their tractors, along with other concerned citizens, descended upon Ottawa last weekend and are sticking around. While the weeklong freedom protests continue, politicians are weighing in.
Quebec Premier François Legault signaled he’s willing to meet with the Convoy.
Francois Legault: “I don’t like to see Quebecers divided like we’re seeing since about a week.”
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe admitted Wednesday it may be time to end all COVID restrictions.
And in the midst of the Freedom Convoy, Canada’s Conservative Party — with a vote of 73 to 45 — ousted its anti-family, pro-abortion leader Erin O’Toole.
Erin O’Toole: “I’m pro-LGBTQ rights — I’m pro-choice.”
Doug Ford, Ontario premier, ordered the crowds to disperse Tuesday. But not even police could clear the area of protesters.
With an eye on projected numbers this coming weekend, Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly believes policing alone may not be enough.
Peter Sloly: “All such options come with significant risk.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to meet with protesters. The anti-Catholic Catholic fled to a secret hiding place before announcing Monday he has COVID. Trudeau, instead, has decided to hurl verbal attacks while quarantined.
Justin Trudeau: [The] “small fringe minority of people who are on their way to Ottawa do not represent the views of Canadians.”
The Convoy is inspiring others around the world fed up with government overreach. The protest north of the border illustrates a clash of ideology. How it resolves could alter the course of history.
While some reports are saying the military may get involved, a spokesman for Canada’s defense minister recently claimed there are no plans to utilize the Canadian Armed Forces to resolve this standoff.