The country’s political system has made it hard for fringe groups to gain influence. But a new cause, and fund-raising across borders, could begin to fuel Canadian populists.
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Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Antigovernment Protests
A 10-day demonstration by truckers and other protesters has ensnarled Canada’s capital and led officials to warn that things could turn violent.
Truck Protest Against Pandemic Measures Spreads Across Canada
A demonstration that began last weekend in Ottawa against vaccine mandates expanded on Saturday, and others took place in Toronto and Quebec City.
Ottawa Residents Fed Up With Trucker Convoy Protests
Although the focus has been on protests in front of Parliament, three Ottawa neighborhoods have also been upturned by the demonstrations.
Trudeau Condemns “Freedom Convoy” Trucker Protest in Ottawa
The Canadian prime minister, who tested positive for Covid-19, railed against protesters for violence, racism and spreading misinformation.
Justin Trudeau Tests Positive for Covid
Mr. Trudeau, who has been isolating since Thursday after a coronavirus exposure, confirmed his positive test result on Monday morning.
In Canada, ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protesting Vaccine Mandates Nears Capital
The “Freedom Convoy” had driven across Canada to reach the capital. The demonstrations on Saturday were raucous but largely peaceful.
In Canada, ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protesting Vaccine Mandates Nears Capital
The “Freedom Convoy” began as a response to Covid vaccine requirements for some truckers, but its political aims have since broadened.
How Canadian Leaders Campaign in a Pandemic
While the Conservative leader Erin O’Toole is still hitting the road, his party has also created a virtual method of reaching voters.
Canada’s ‘Voice of the Nation’ Rings Out in a Capital Quieted by a Virus
In a belfry high above Ottawa, the Dominion Carillonneur performs live music for a tiny audience, chiming 53 bells to help keep up morale during a health crisis.