Calgary's police chief is defending his department's response to protests held in the city's Beltline area.
Chief Const. Mark Neufeld defended police actions at Beltline protests at a press conference on Monday. March 14, 2022
Counter-protesters said they are standing in solidarity with Beltline residents and businesses who are frustrated with the anti-mandate demonstrations that have been happening on Saturdays over the past year. He said police are trying to find a balance between allowing people to exercise their right to protest and protecting the interests of local communities.
Protesters and police clashed in Calgary’s Beltline as anti-mandate protests continue and residents and their supporters stand their ground. "If you are taking issue with mandates or restrictions then converge on the places where governments make decisions — come to city hall and demonstrate, go to the McDougall Centre or the Harry Hayes building, come to the place where the decision makers can hear what you have to say."