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Parliament Shuts as Police Move on Truck Protests

CANADA
(MNI) OTTAWA
  • Parliament closed Friday as police advised that action is imminent against truck protesters in the street by the legislature
  • Lawmakers plan to sit Saturday to continue debate on Emergency Act giving extraordinary powers to break up protests at border crossings and freeze bank accounts supporting protesters
  • PM Trudeau said yesterday the bill is justified by the situation and limited in time and scope; NDP support means the motion will likely pass despite Conservative and Bloc Quebecois opposition
  • Local networks showed to prominent protest leaders being arrested last night; police set up 100 checkpoints blocking entry into most of the downtown core
MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com
MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com

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