Mayor of Ottawa declares state of emergency as protestors represent 'serious danger' of spreading truth and democracy.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency after 9 days of the Freedom Convoy rally occupying the city, claiming the demonstration is a “serious danger” to residents.
“Declaring a state of emergency reflects the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing demonstrations and highlights the need for support from other jurisdictions and levels of government,” the City of Ottawa announced on Sunday.
“It also provides greater flexibility within the municipal administration to enable the City of Ottawa to manage business continuity for essential services for its residents and enables a more flexible procurement process, which could help purchase equipment required by frontline workers and first responders.”
Shortly after, the Ottawa Police Department announced they would begin arresting anybody who provides “material support” such as fuel or food to the Canadian Freedom Convoy.
“It is not illegal to bring gas to someone,” noted Rebel News founder Ezra Levant. “Ottawa Police have obviously been instructed with political errands for the mayor or [Prime Minister] Trudeau.” Adding “They have no legal authority to simply declare peaceful protests unlawful or to punish people like this. They’re breaking the law,”
Westphalian Times reporter Marie Oakes claimed she asked a representative of the Ottawa Police to explain what law or statute grants them the authority to arrest Freedom Convoy supporters for providing fuel or food, but was denied an answer.
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