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Canada

Protester arrested in Ottawa

Hundreds of Police Make Arrests in Ottawa to End Anti-Government Siege

"These illegal blockades and occupation cannot be allowed to usurp the authority of democratically elected governments," said the Canadian deputy prime minister.

Julia Conley ·

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The Suicide Trucker Convoy

The "Freedom Convoy" in Canada wants to spread its anti-government, antisocial, and ultimately self-defeating messages far and wide.

John Feffer ·

Police clear demonstrators near the US border

Police Effort to End Anti-Vax Blockade in Canada Results in 'Block Party Atmosphere'

A militarized show of force was on display early in the day to confront protesters who had snarled traffic and blocked the key trade crossing in Windsor, Ontario.

Jon Queally ·

Canada trucker protest

Court Empowers Police to Break Anti-Vax Bridge Blockade in Canada

"We've heard you," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the truckers and other protesters. "It's time to go home now."

Brett Wilkins ·

Protesters shutting down bridge between Canada and the US

Ontario Premier Declares State of Emergency Over Anti-Vax 'Siege'

"It's an illegal occupation," said Doug Ford. "It's no longer a protest."

Julia Conley ·

Ottawa trucker protest

Belligerent Right-Wingers in Trucks Given Free Rein Over Ottawa

The foreign-funded truckers behaved like they’d been handed keys to the city, which in a way they had.

Linda McQuaig ·

Protesters outside the Canadian consulate in New York City rally against the Coastal GasLink Pipeline and in solidarity with the Wet'Suwet'en First Nations people on February 18, 2020. (Photo: Erik McGregor/LightRocket/Getty Images)

First Nations Land Defenders File Submission to UN Human Rights Council

"Wet'suwet'en is an international frontline to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples and to prevent climate change."

Brett Wilkins ·

Protesters in Ottawa

Far-Right, Anti-Vax Factions in US and Beyond Rally Around Ottawa 'Siege'

With the so-called "Freedom Convoy" in its second week, similar protests are reportedly being planned in the U.S. and throughout Europe.

Julia Conley ·

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After Decades of Delay, Canada's National Child-Care Plan Proves Strong Public Systems Are Possible

Once implemented, social programs quickly become popular, making it difficult for conservative governments to scale them back.

Linda McQuaig ·

François Legault

Québec Premier Vows Health Tax for the Unvaxxed

"We heavily tax cigarettes and alcohol," said one Canadian doctor. "So makes sense."

Brett Wilkins ·

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