OPP described Freedom Convoy as ‘calm’ the day Trudeau invoked Emergencies Act
An internal memo from the Ontario Provincial Police described the Freedom Convoy as “calm, festive and family oriented” the same day the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act, granting themselves special power to forcefully remove demonstrators.
Chief Bell admits ‘there could have been other opportunities’
At the Public Order Emergency Commission Inquiry on Monday, Ottawa Police Interim Chief Steve Bell said he didn’t think invoking the Emergencies Act was necessary.
France launches climate change police force
Much like Canada, France has begun recruitment efforts to launch a new climate change police force to enforce strict climate laws.
WATCH: Dutch police viciously beat unarmed protesters
Video has emerged of Dutch police viciously beating a group of protesters defending a farmer mural in Almelo.
Blockades taken down following emergency ordinance order
Several blockades have been violently taken down following the declaration of emergency ordinance orders in response to the Dutch Uprising.
BREAKING: Protesters clash with Ottawa police, several arrested
Several protesters have clashed with Ottawa police on the eve of Canada Day, which has resulted in at least three arrests.
All speech to be monitored and approved by police in Ottawa
Ottawa police have sworn to monitor speech and gestures on Canada Day, adding that they will “actively respond to” anything deemed offensive.
Ottawa announces police checkpoints for Canada Day
The City of Ottawa has announced several restrictions for Canada Day, including a motor vehicle control zone with police checkpoints to ban protesters’ vehicles.
Gondek wins order to remove thin blue line from officers’ uniforms
Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek’s city council has succeeded in making Calgary police stop wearing the thin blue line patch, becoming the first police service in Canada to do so.
BREAKING: Ottawa police mobilize ahead of biker convoy
The Ottawa police force has announced “vehicle exclusion zones” ahead of the biker convoy descending on Canada’s capital city.