Motorists have staged a protest in Ottawa against the Canadian vaccine authority | Coronavirus Plague News

The Freedom Convoy is a campaign against the need for vaccines for cross-border drivers.

Hundreds of motorists drive their giants to the Canadian capital Ottawa to stage protests against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the COVID-19 vaccine needed to cross the United States border.

The so-called “Freedom Convoy” – from east and west – began as a protest against the need for vaccinations. cross-border driversbut it has become a protest against the government’s seizure of power during the epidemic and a vaccine strategy.

More than two hours before the protests began on Saturday, the streets of downtown Ottawa were lined with traffic as the continuous sound of the horn filled the air, an AFP correspondent said.

“I want everything to stop, this is not fair,” said protester, 31-year-old businessman Philippe Castonguay, outside parliament.

Few wore masks, but most were in balaclavas because the heat and wind-cold were minus 21 degrees Celsius (minus 6 Fahrenheit). By the end of the day, 2,700 vehicles are expected, a federal source said.

Violent remarks by some of the broadcasters in the preparation of the protests have alarmed the police, who came out forcefully.

“We are as prepared as we can for those who choose to come here to injure or injure others,” Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly said Friday, adding that the demonstrations would “be great.”

Trudeau and his family have left home in Ottawa for security reasons, CBC reports.

On Friday, Trudeau told the Canadian Press that he was concerned about the violence that could result from the protests. Earlier this week he said the group represented “minorities” who did not represent the views of Canadians.

About 90 percent of Canadian cross-border drivers and 77 percent of people have received the COVID vaccine twice.

‘Sound freedom’

Trudeau announced a vaccination campaign for government workers in the October evening of the election, followed last month in Canada and the US. forcing one of the cross-border drivers.

Conservative leader Erin O’Toole objected to the vaccine’s demands and expressed support for the protests after talks with some of the motorists on Friday.

“I support their right to be heard, and I urge Justin Trudeau to meet Canadians who are working hard to hear their concerns,” O’Toole said after the meeting.

Opposition groups called for a boycott of Parliament [Patrick Doyle/Reuters]

Conservative MP Michael Cooper delivers coffee to protesters on Saturday.

A bunch of demonstrations he received permission Thursday from Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, who wrote on Twitter, “Controls Canadian motorists.”

The Canadian Trucking Alliance, a major corporation, has said it “strongly disagrees” with the gathering in Ottawa.