US involvement in Trucker Convoy: [View all]
Ottawa police might need military aid to end downtown occupation, chief says
Police aware of significant funding and participation in protest from U.S.
CBC News · Posted: Feb 02, 2022 3:52 PM ET | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/truck-convoy-police-solution-1.6337051
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People across the country, as well as from other countries, have brought their frustrations with government response to the pandemic — all levels of government — to the nation's capital.
The risks will increase the longer the demonstration persists, said Soly, but clearing protesters out of the city comes with its own risks. He also said police can't block access to the city.
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The force is now aware of a significant contingent from the U.S. funding and participating, while police work to thwart those efforts.
With that context, Coun. Catherine McKenney, who represents the downtown Somerset Ward, asked the chief if the RCMP can take over management of the Parliament Hill occupation and have Ottawa police focus on the effect on residents.
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