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Truck drivers crossing Canada to protest a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border travel arrived in Ottawa on Friday, January 28, ahead of a scheduled protest in the capital city. The demonstration was scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday, causing “major traffic safety issues,” according to the Ottawa Police. “With demonstrations of this scale, there are significant risks to be mitigated but that we can not eliminate,” the department tweeted. As of January 15, Canada has required truck drivers to be fully vaccinated or face a two-week quarantine period when crossing back into Canada from the US. On January 22, the US Department of Homeland Security began requiring “non-US individuals” to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination when entering the country through land ports and ferry terminals at both the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders. The convoy was expected to reach Ottawa on January 29, local media reported. Footage filmed by Dave Raes, shows supporters waving Canadian flags as early ‘Freedom Convoy’ arrivals blare their horns near Parliament Hill, with one truck displaying a “F*** Trudeau” sign on the side of the vehicle. Credit: Dave Raes via Storyful
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