Ottawa police form new command centre with RCMP, OPP to respond to downtown protest via ctvottawa
As word of the fines of up to $100,000 for blocking critical roads under Ontario's state of emergency spread, demonstrators said they have no plans to leave.
"These fear and intimidating tactics aren't going to work, we are here for the long haul," said Daniel. "You are going to have to fine us into oblivion and put us all in jail, because we aren't going anywhere.""Why fine people a ridiculous amount of money when you can just lift the mandates."The city of Ottawa is asking the courts for an injunction to stop the noise, idling and fireworks in the demonstration zone.
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