Maple flags, conspiracy theories and The Matrix: inside the Ottawa truckers’ protest

What began as a protest against vaccine requirements for truck drivers has grown into a widening movement as Trudeau refuses to engage with demands * Ottawa protests: how did the rallies begin and what’s next? Diesel fumes and marijuana smoke filled the air outside of Canadian parliament as a “Freedom Convoy” protest against vaccine mandates headed into a third week. Columns of big-rig trucks, pickups and RVs have blockaded the heart of the Canadian capital since 28 January. Camped out in the vehicles are several hundred protesters – including many children – who have driven thousands of kilometres to be here. Continue reading...
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