Canada’s Prime Minister declares state of emergency over protests against restrictions

Canada’s Prime Minister declares state of emergency over protests against restrictions

Justin Trudeau has explained that this measure will be “limited in time”, its use will be “responsible and proportionate” and has assured that the Army will not be used.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeauhas declared a state of emergency in response to protests against restrictions imposed by the coronavirus and against vaccination.

Justin Trudeau has explained that this measure will be “limited in time”, its use will be “responsible and proportionate” and has assured that the Army will not be used.

With this declaration, the Police will have “more tools” to arrest or fine protesters and also protect key infrastructure for the country.

Trudeau has stressed that it will serve to keep “Canadians safe” and to “protect people’s jobs” after three weeks of protests against the restrictions that will no longer be legal protests, but “an illegal occupation.”

This Sunday the security forces cleared the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, one of the most important roads that connects Canada with the United States that had been blocked since last Tuesday. Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters continue to camp in Ottawa.


Source: Eitb

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