Ford addresses “Freedom Convoy” protesters: ‘It’s an illegal occupation’

Ont. Premier Doug Ford said there would be 'severe' consequences coming for the convoy protestors in Ottawa and Windsor.

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77 comments

  1. It is also illegal for a government to bypass and break the charter of rights. Not just once but time and time again.

    1. Yup they used a lot of loopholes to bypass the charter for their own using. I even watched the conferences where they are trying to finds way to enable the “state of emergency” to force policies otherwise illegal to do normally unless under extreme consequences, like WAR. Lots of hearsay and gray area tiptoeing to get it enabled.

    2. @King of politicians they definitely didn’t….your facebook opinion on the matter means literally nothing

    1. Never a truer word said. They say F.U. And make another few laws to make anyone protest. We must resist like it’s our last stand.

    1. but Dougie has been raking in millions since covid started and doesn’t want it to end.

    1. @xyzzygroff  I have and I believe you’re referring to the wrong definition. There are words with more than one meaning when used in different context.

    1. The protest is legal, but blocking off roads is not legal. Also honking your horn at all hours of the night is disturbing the peace. Just go see interviews of residents of that area, and you will see how they feel.

  2. What would ANY other protest group be labeled as then? your right to protest doesnt stop with the size or impact of your protest…. at least in a democratic country

    1. Your right to protest does end where other people’s rights begins. The barricading of critical infrastructure isn’t a protest.

  3. I didn’t realize the convoy had circled an entire city and held all of the citizens hostage. It must be must larger than anything shown on line or on TV.

    1. pretty impressive for a “fringe group” These news outlets need to stop pissing in my ear and telling me it’s raining.

    2. @Robert Muckle then you’re a criminal and you’ve given up your rights willingly, otherwise, sit back and enjoy others doing the work for you. in 5 years time you can thank the truckers, that you don’t plow the field for a single corn on the cob as a reward

  4. The fact that politicians didn’t listen to “hear” anything from day 1 is the reason why this one-and-done is ineffective. Vent and go home is the message from Dougie and friends. What should they go home to? The same ole?

  5. Take every word that he said and replace “truckers” with “politicians”. That is what the politicians have done not just to a city but an entire country!

    1. @King of politicians you chose to exclude yourself. That’s your choice. Sure, I’ll enjoy the comfort of living in one of the greatest countries in the world.

    2. @k123dev The government chose to exclude me. You also choose to support them. So now we decided to shut down the country.

  6. If they go home it would be like nothing ever happened the government would completely ignore it stay strong Truckers and everybody that is involved

    1. Health professionals have already been thinking about releasing the mandates and restrictions for awhile… lol they were waiting to see the wave of Omicron and how deadly it was going to be. This trucker convoy is all for nothing.

  7. It is more convenient for politicians to declare a state of emergency than end the mandate. The purpose is to retain control.

  8. Serious question as I can’t find the answer anyway: how is this illegal? If it’s illegal, why isn’t anyone arrested? Truly want to be informed.

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