Ontario premier threatens 'severe' consequences for truckers protesting COVID mandates along border
from international leaders about economic impacts and the potential of similar protests emerging elsewhere.press briefingFord declared a state of emergency in Ontario due to the occupation, which he called a"siege of the city." He said protestors could be subject to noncompliance fines of up to $100,000, a year in prison and loss of personal and commercial drivers licenses.
"We have every intention to bring new legislation forward that will make these measures permanent in law," he said. Funds for the demonstrations, staged by the so-called"Freedom Truck Convoy," are frozen by the government, Ford said, and additional resources have been provided to Ottawa police. Also Friday, a Canadian judge ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge, which spans the U.S.-Canadian border and carries 25% of all trade between the two countries, to end their 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods,The judge said the order would go into effect at 7 p.m. local time. However, it is not clear when or if authorities will be sent to enforce the judge's ruling, according to the AP.
That’s why we are ensuring our police have the tools and powers to resolve this situation and restore order.
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