Farmer protest taking place across Canada this weekend | Orillia Today - Rob Paul:
Jul 22, 2022 -"This Saturday, across Canada, protests are being held in solidarity with Dutch farmers. Among the locations for the demonstrations are Vaughan, Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. The vast majority of the demonstrations have been organized by Freedom Fighters Canada; a group associated with the Ottawa trucker convoy. As part of the protest, the farmers will be creating a convoy and 'slow rolling' through towns and cities across Canada. Towns and cities expected to see the farmer convoy in the GTA are Innisfil, Newmarket, Barrie, Orangeville, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Ajax, Milton, Cambridge, Uxbridge, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, and Toronto before a planned gathering at Vaughan Mills....
"The protests stem from a proposed climate policy that aims to cut down to 50 per cent nitrogen and ammonia emissions by 2030, which is projected to force at least 30 per cent of farmers out of business.... The goals to reduce emissions has led to protests across Europe, and in June 40,000 farmers gathered in the Netherlands to protest the government's plans. Given the potential impact this will have on Canada, the Canadian demonstrators hope to draw attention to the situation on Saturday."
One person arrested during protest in support of Dutch farmers in downtown Ottawa | CTV News - Josh Pringle:
July 23, 2022 - "Vehicles and pedestrians carrying Canadian and Dutch flags converged on the streets of downtown Ottawa Saturday afternoon, expressing solidarity with farmers protesting new government environmental regulations in the Netherlands. Freedom Fighters Canada organized the 'We Move as One' demonstration in cities across the country, including a 'slow roll' convoy into Ottawa and a demonstration outside the Embassy of the Netherlands blocks from Parliament Hill.
"Ottawa police say one person was arrested on Obstruct and Public Mischief charges.... Ottawa Bylaw says 103 parking tickets were issued inside the temporary no-stopping zone, and 12 vehicles were towed.
"Dozens of vehicles participated in the 'slow roll' convoy along Hwy. 417 to the downtown core, where hundreds of people demonstrated outside the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Albert Street. Farmers in the Netherlands have been holding a series of demonstrations to protest new environmental targets by the Dutch government.
"'The government is trying to put all these family farms out of business,' Jerry said. 'I read about one farmer who has to cull 95 per cent of his dairy heard just cuz he lives next door to a forest.' 'When we had our truck rally, they supported us,' said a woman taking part in the demonstration.... Signs at the rally included 'Freedom', 'Hold the Line' and 'Stand With Farmers or Eat Crickets.'
"'We want freedom of conscience, ability to live, ability to farm, to buy as many animals as you want, to farm as much as you want,' [a protester named] Stephanie said. 'The freedom to sell what you produce ... not have it bought up by government agencies and destroyed'....
"Convoys were scheduled to travel from Brockville, Kemptville, Renfrew and Arnprior to Ottawa's west end ahead of the downtown rally. Freedom Fighters Canada outlined etiquette for the protest, including 'no blockading on any roads, exits, bridges or highways' during the event and 'ensure flags are properly secured'....
"'There is zero tolerance for vehicle-based demonstrations or events within the city's designated zone in the downtown core,' police said on Twitter.... Police say vehicle-based demonstrations or events are prohibited within an area stretching from Bronson Avenue in the west to Waller Street in the east, and Wellington Street/Rideau Street to the north to Laurier Avenue in the south, along with Booth Street, Sussex Drive and Mackenzie Avenue.... 'The downtown core remains open and accessible. The only exception are vehicles wishing to do a vehicle-based demonstration,' [Ottawa Police Services] says."
Read more: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/slow-roll-protest-arrives-in-ottawa-to-support-dutch-farmers-1.5999413
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