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originally posted by: MykeNukem
Now the world sees that everything is a facade. Trudeau is so beyond finished.
Mandate Freedom.
Stay strong and free.
Quebec City Truck Convoy comes Rollin In!! 2-19-22
A weeks-long blockade in the Canadian capital has led to almost 200 arrests and prolonged suffering for businesses caught in the middle of protests against Covid-19 mandates.
Some of those arrests included protesters who allegedly had smoke grenades and fireworks and were wearing body armor, police said.
"Protesters continue to be aggressive and assaultive on officers. They are refusing to comply with the orders to move," police tweeted midday Saturday. "You will have seen officers use a chemical irritant in an effort to stop the assaultive behavior and for officer safety."
Officials have vowed to end the protests through unprecedented protocols, including the Emergencies Act. The law allows the Canadian government to tap into military forces, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made it clear troops will not be needed.
For the past three weeks, many businesses in the downtown core have been unable to operate safely due to serious concerns caused by the blockades, which has resulted in significant financial losses for local businesses," the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario said in a statement Saturday.
Federal officials said small businesses can apply for up to $10,000 that they wouldn't have to pay back, the agency said.