He strongly defended the decision at a public inquiry into the government’s use of an emergency law to shut down the blockade.
Tag: Trucks and Trucking
The Long Road to Driverless Trucks
Self-driving eighteen-wheelers are now on highways in states like California and Texas. But there are still human “safety drivers” behind the wheel. What will it take to get them out?
From Streets to Rallies, Truckers and Supporters Weigh Conservative Candidates
In his bid for the Conservative Party leadership Pierre Poilievre is wooing supporters of the blockade that shut down Ottawa and closed border points.
Canada’s Trucker Protests Have a New Political Champion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the protest as illegal. Now some of his key opponents are embracing it.
Truckers Protest Mandates on D.S. Beltway for a Second Day
Organizers of a convoy of vehicles protesting mask and vaccine mandates said they would drive another lap around the Beltway on Monday but did not intend to enter the capital.
With Trucks and Protesters Gone, What’s Next For Ottawa?
Streets remained blocked in Ottawa, and many issues, including compensation for those who lost income during the protests, are unresolved.
Was Canada Trucker Protest a Blip, or the Start of Something Bigger?
The demonstrators were passionate, organized and supported financially, but such spontaneous movements often have a tough time converting their energy into real change.
Police in Ottawa Rout Truckers With a Show of Force
A central area of the protest that roiled Canada’s capital for three weeks was cleared of demonstrators.
How a Fringe Protest in Canada Became a Very Big Deal
Even after the last trucks are gone, the demonstrations will serve as a template for how small groups can draw intense interest.
Defiant Protesters in Canada Brace for a Clampdown
The response of law enforcement in the nation’s capital has been painfully sluggish for many residents. But police signaled they may finally be ready to move in.