I have signed an Executive Order to deny Russia the chance to profit from its blatant violations of international law. We are continuing to closely consult with Allies and partners, including Ukraine, on next steps.
Canada PM Trudeau: "You can disagree with elected officials. You can certainly disagree with me. But you can't harass your fellow citizens who disagree with you. You can't hold a city hostage. And you can't block a critical trade corridor and deprive people of their jobs."
After several warnings to the protestors occupying Coventry Road, a deadline was given to clear the area by 4:30 pm today. A police operation is now underway to ensure the area is vacated. #ottawa#ottnews
The sad irony: The "freedom" convoy actually had a lot of freedom...To travel across the country. To honk their horns all day & night. To party in hot tubs. To occupy Ottawa for 3 straight weeks.
Privilege is having freedom & having no clue that you have it.
For three weeks now, because of illegal blockades and occupations, businesses in downtown Ottawa have not been able to open or operate safely. Today, we announced funding to make sure these small businesses can get the support they need. More details here: https://t.co/tnebSWyInD
Everyone is fed up with this pandemic. Especially our workers on the front lines. We owe it to them to keep listening to science and supporting each other.
@jkenney The problem I have with this ken babe is, the people in Ottawa & anywhere else are the people that have not cared for TWO YEARS!! Why are you on their side? They have defied health orders over & over! I work in healthcare. We are over it too!!!
@jkenney They’re panic buying. I was at Walmart on my lunch break. Fresh produce overfilling shelves along other stuff. This is BS! Shame on you for supporting
“We are seeing patients come in much sicker than when COVID-19 began, and they’re needing more oxygen, or, worse, intubation, much sooner,’ says Shaye, a respiratory therapist in #yyc. #WeAreAHS#RTWeek2021