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Health minister says vaccines are not 'the enemy' as protest convoy descends on Ottawa

"We understand now there is frustration around COVID-19, but we also know that the only way to exit COVID-19 is to get vaccinated."

"Some of those tied to the protest have vowed to stay until all vaccine mandates are repealed or the government somehow resigns."

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/health-minister-vaccine-protest-1.6331223

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What is the trucker convoy arriving on Parliament Hill about?

"In a statement posted to the convoy’s Facebook page, organizers said that they think the federal government has 'crossed a line' when it comes to implementing COVID-19 vaccine passports and mandates. They want to see all 'obligatory vaccine' programs terminated."

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/what-is-the-trucker-convoy-arriving-on-parliament-hill-about-1.5758489

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GoFundMe releasing $1 million of fundraising money to trucker convoy

"GoFundMe is releasing an initial $1 million in fundraising money to the organizers of the trucker convoy protesting vaccine mandates, after the website had temporarily frozen the funds earlier this week."

"As of Thursday evening, the GoFundMe page to raise money for the movement had raised nearly $6.4 million."

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gofundme-releasing-1-million-of-fundraising-money-to-trucker-convoy-1.5757502

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'Embarrassment for the industry': Not all truckers support the 'freedom convoy'

"Dennis Levesque of London, Ont. has been a trucker for eight years. He calls the convoy 'an embarrassment for the industry' and says the participants only represent a 'tiny, tiny proportion of drivers.' "

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/embarrassment-for-the-industry-not-all-truckers-support-the-freedom-convoy-1.5757952

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Ontario: Hospitalizations by Vaccination Status

Source: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/data

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Ontario: COVID-19 Cases by Vaccination Status

Source: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/data

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@Brewtoll @leebow It's show time!

"Last night, I learned that I have been exposed to COVID-19. My rapid test result was negative. I am following @OttawaHealth
rules and isolating for five days. I feel fine and will be working from home. Stay safe, everyone – and please get vaccinated." -Justin Trudeau

Source: https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1486704226449379329?cxt=HHwWgsCy-b7n6qEpAAAA

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Truck convoy expected to roll into Kingston, Ont. this afternoon

"Police in Kingston, Ont. will be temporarily closing roads in the west end Thursday afternoon"

"The convoy of truckers and supporters protesting vaccine mandates and other public health restrictions are expected to arrive on Parliament Hill Saturday. The movement has gathered steam nationwide, with videos showing highway gatherings in support of the truckers."

Source: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/truck-convoy-expected-to-roll-into-kingston-ont-this-afternoon-1.5756220

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Ontario Building Safer Communities Through Additional CCTV Camera Investments

“CCTV surveillance cameras are an essential tool in helping police detect, prevent and deter criminal activity and keep Ontarians safe”

"The technology of the new cameras will provide high-quality video captures which, in turn, will result in access to an increased amount of valuable video evidence for our investigators."

Source: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001479/ontario-building-safer-communities-through-additional-cctv-camera-investments

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