Canadian court order allows removal of protesters at bridge
February 12, 2022
Ontario Superior Court ruled on protest. Protesters to clear area blocking the bridge.
Where: Canada
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Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court ruled that demonstrators should clear the area blocking the Ambassador Bridge.
Truckers and other protesters have blocked roads and US-Canada border crossings to protest against vaccine mandates.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, “I also spoke with @DrewDilkens, the Mayor of Windsor, about the illegal blockade of the Ambassador Bridge. We’re committed to helping the Mayor.”
President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to discuss the blocking of key bridges and crossings by protesters.
A White House press release stated, “The two leaders agreed that the actions of the individuals who are obstructing travel and commerce between our two countries are having significant direct impacts on citizens’ lives and livelihoods.”
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