Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over 'out of control' Truckers' protest

As a protest against Covid regulations spread from the Canadian capital Ottawa, these trucks lined up on February 5, 2022 in a smaller protest in Toronto

The ongoing truckers' protest in the Canadian capital is "out of control," the Ottawa mayor said Sunday, announcing a state of emergency as the city center remained blocked by opponents of anti-Covid measures.

Mayor Jim Watson announced a state of emergency that "reflects the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing demonstrations and highlights the need for support from other jurisdictions and levels of government," a statement from the city said.

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