It’s come to this. . .
Officials in Ottawa are considering bringing in the military to end the “occupation” of the capital by the truckers:
The ongoing protest by Canadian truckers over Covid-19 health restrictions is now an "unlawful" occupation of the country's capital, Ottawa officials said on Wednesday, adding it may take the military's help to bring it to an end. https://t.co/VRpYp64WLn
— CNN (@CNN) February 3, 2022
From Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly:
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly said the demonstration was no longer a "policing" matter because people came from all over the country, elevating the protest to a "national issue."
"We're looking at every single option, including military aid."https://t.co/31JtXzURd5
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 3, 2022
You think?!
Bringing in the military carries "massive risk," Ottawa police chief Sloly warns. "Mixing them into a population in a highly volatile population … may mitigate some risk but escalate" other risks.
— Paul Vieira (@paulvieira) February 2, 2022
This is what they need the military for?
Supporters of the Freedom Convoy hold hands and sing “We Are the World” outside Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Footage by @PuffinsPictures pic.twitter.com/yBGy0d8VKu
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 2, 2022
This is truly unbelievable:
Listen to what police say when asked if the military will get involved to stop the truckers in Ottawa. pic.twitter.com/vUyyUGC9bw
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 2, 2022
Let’s hope this holds true:
Spokesman for Canada's defence minister, following comments from Ottawa police chief Sloly on possible need for military's help in trucker protest: "The Canadian Armed Forces are not involved in law enforcement in this situation, and there are no plans for such CAF involvement.”
— Paul Vieira (@paulvieira) February 3, 2022
