I would not be surprised if the ultimate results of the truckers protest affect the response to protests in other countries. I'll bet Brandon, Zero, et al are paying close attention to Canada

Police arrest top Freedom Convoy leaders in sweep of protesters
Chief vows to end demonstration against COVID vaccines this weekend
By Art Moore
Published February 18, 2022 at 11:10am

Police in Canada's capital said Friday morning they have launched a sweep to arrest Freedom Convoy protesters against the government's COVID vaccine mandates as the Parliament delayed a vote needed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to continue using powers under the Emergencies Act.

Earlier Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that bank accounts of donors to the trucker protesters had been frozen and online fundraising is being tracked by the government's anti-money-laundering unit. Thursday evening key protest leaders Tamara Lich, 47, and Christopher Barber, 46, were arrested as police imposed a "secure zone" with 100 checkpoints around the perimeter to cut off support for the demonstrators.

Lich launched the GoFundMe account that was shut down after it raised millions for participants in the protest.

She and Barber are scheduled to appear in court Friday. Both face the charge of counseling to commit the offense of mischief. Barber also is charged with counseling to commit the offenses of disobeying a court order and obstructing police.

See the arrest of Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich:

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Lich posted a clip to social media Wednesday in which she said she was expecting to be arrested. She thanks supporters and said she was "ready" and "not afraid."

See Lich's post:

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Early Friday morning, Ottawa police dispatched an alert warning of a "large police presence" closing in on Parliament Hill and advising protesters to "leave immediately."

"Some protesters are surrendering and are being arrested. We ask protesters to remain peaceful and lawful," the alert said.

Ottawa's police chief, Peter Sloly, resigned this week amid criticism that he was not quelling the protest. His successor, interim Police Chief Steve Bell, has vowed to end the protest this weekend.

"We absolutely are committed to end this unlawful demonstration. We have the plan, we have the commitment, we have the resources," Bell said Thursday at a news conference.

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Canadian law requires that the Emergencies Act be brought before Parliament within seven days for approval. With the canceling of the vote Friday, the House of Commons will be required to act by Monday.

During debate Thursday, as Trudeau urged members to support his extraordinary powers, Conservative Party leader Candice Bergen, argued the prime minister's request is "not consistent with fundamental freedoms."

"The government should not have the power to close the bank accounts of Canadians on a whim," Bergen told Parliament.

"I urge all members of this House: Proceed with extreme caution. Now is the time to stand up for your constituents, to show real leadership, to help heal our divisions, to listen to those we disagree with."

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Conservative Party member Dane Lloyd pointed out to Trudeau that the deputy director of intelligence for FINTRAC, the anti-money-laundering intelligence unit, told Parliament there is no evidence that the funding of the protesters on which the government is cracking down is tied to "ideologically motivated extremism."

He asked Trudeau to explain the basis for the government freezing the accounts of Canadians.

Trudeau didn't answer the question, instead restating is insistence that the invoking of the Emergencies Act doesn't take away the basic rights of citizens guaranteed by the nation's charter.

See Lloyd's exchange with Trudeau:

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Here's how low petty tyrant Trudeau et. al. can go - threatening to take away children and pets.

Ottawa Threatens To Take Away Animals of Freedom Convoy Protestors