Increased police presence, parking restrictions in downtown Ottawa as officials prepare for possible protests
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Residents and tourists will see an increased police and bylaw presence in downtown Ottawa over the Family Day long weekend, as officials remain on alert for possible protests related to the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'.
Residents and tourists will see an increased police and bylaw presence in downtown Ottawa over the Family Day long weekend, as officials remain on alert for possible protests related to the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'.
Special parking restrictions will be in effect on streets throughout the Parliamentary Precinct and downtown Ottawa, and pedestrian access to Parliament Hill will be restricted to two gates over the weekend.
This weekend is the one-year anniversary of police moving in to end the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation of downtown Ottawa streets, and the Public Order Emergency Commission will release its final report into the federal government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act today.
The city of Ottawa says the city and police are "working together" to ensure any potential protests this weekend result in "minimum disruptions" to residents, visitors and tourists.
"There will be an increased police and by-law presence from time to time in the downtown core to ensure laws and City by-laws are respected throughout the final weekend of Winterlude," the city said in a statement.
The city says Bylaw Services officers will be issuing tickets to any individual or group in violation of city bylaws this weekend, including:
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