Ontario premier declares state of emergency over convoy’s bridge blockade

By Misty Severi

Published February 11, 2022 6:35pm ET

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Ontario premier declares state of emergency over convoy’s bridge blockade — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a state of emergency in the province Friday in response to weekslong protests against COVID-19 restrictions in two of the province’s major cities. The state of emergency will make it illegal to block key parts of the city’s infrastructure such as bridges, highways, airports, ports, and railways. Those who do […]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a state of emergency in the province Friday in response to weekslong protests against COVID-19 restrictions in two of the province’s major cities.

The state of emergency will make it illegal to block key parts of the city’s infrastructure such as bridges, highways, airports, ports, and railways. Those who do not obey the new order could face a fine of up to CA$100,000 and up to one year in prison.

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