‘Disturbing trend’: Protest held outside home of Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek
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A group of protesters chanting "freedom over fear" rallied against COVID-19 health measures outside the personal home of Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek on Sunday.
A group of protesters chanting “freedom over fear” rallied outside the personal home of Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek on Sunday.
The protest outside Gondek’s home is the second to take place outside a Calgary politician’s home this month.
In a video posted to social media, several protesters stood on the street outside Gondek’s home holding signs in opposition of vaccine mandates and health measures aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19.
The Calgary Police Service said the protest was brief, and they were unaware of it until they were dispatched.
According to a CPS spokesperson, a call for assistance came in but the caller followed up minutes later to let police know the protesters were leaving.
Police confirm the HAWCS helicopter and other units were dispatched to the area to monitor the situation.
“Under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, all Canadians have the right to peaceful assembly, however, we believe it is inappropriate to do so outside someone’s residential address,” CPS said in a statement to Global News. “The dynamics of such events can cause significant concerns for local residents when compared to similar protests targeted toward institutions and held at locations such as City Hall or constituency offices.”
“As we do with any protest group, we will continue to monitor for any additional planned activity and deploy resources accordingly.”
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