The escort made a “symbolic passage” through the city center on Saturday afternoon, Ottawa police said in a statement, noting that they were informed about the demonstration earlier in the week. The escort returned, despite the removal of some orders and the ongoing order against the honking. Police direct the traffic of the convoy. Video courtesy of a friend: pic.twitter.com/oEwH2Vi1ae – Rachel Gilmore (@atRachelGilmore) March 26, 2022 The story goes on under the ad Starting in Quebec, the convoy headed east to its destination on Vankleek Hill, between Montreal and Ottawa, according to police. Trending Stories
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Elgin Street, between Slater St. and Laurier Ave., was closed for part of the afternoon, but has since reopened. The escort vehicles did not have access to ByWard Market, Lowertown, north of Laurier Avenue and other residential areas, police said. Afternoon Convoy Update: Earlier this week, @ottawapolice was informed of a vehicle-based demonstration from Quebec that intends to make a symbolic crossing from Ottawa and then proceed to a final destination on Vankleek Hill. – Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) March 26, 2022 As it continues to be monitored, the demonstration has moved east on Highway 417. The protest comes after a previous convoy refused to move from downtown Ottawa until a large-scale police operation was launched on February 18. The story goes on under the ad “We estimate that this escort was undesirable for many residents and businesses,” Ottawa police said on Saturday. “All legal principles have been examined or used in accordance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
