Thousands Protest COVID Mandates and Restrictions In Canada

A top Parliament security official advised lawmakers to lock their doors amid reports their private homes may be targeted.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Canada's capital on Saturday to protest vaccine mandates, masks and lockdowns.

Some parked on the grounds of the National War Memorial, others carried signs and flags with swastikas and the statue of a Canadian hero was defaced, sparking widespread condemnation.

"Parking on this sacred ground that includes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a sign of complete disrespect," Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson tweeted.