Amid calls for a harder federal line against the truck blockade, the prime minister’s restraint so far has kept it from becoming a referendum on his leadership.
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What to Know About the Canada Trucker Protests
Once narrowly focused on a vaccine mandate for drivers entering Canada from the U.S., the protests have ballooned into a sprawling campaign against various grievances.
Paris Police Ban Protest Convoy Inspired by Ottawa Protests
The group takes its name, Convoi de la Liberté, from Canada’s Freedom Convoy, and like the Canadian protest, has brought together people espousing a wide range of motivations.
Ottawa Protesters Turn a Quiet Capital Upside Down
The Ottawa protesters are giddy with their sense of collective purpose. But local residents see the demonstration as an unruly, disrespectful and even dangerous occupation.
Ottawa Protests Become Rallying Cry for Far-Right and Anti-Vaccine Groups
It may be only a few hundred demonstrators occupying Ottawa’s streets to protest government overreach, but their message has aroused passions around the world.
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.
A Wine Rack on Rails? U.K. Businesses Seek Solutions to Shortages.
Two months after concerns about gas and food stocks caused ripples of anxiety, Britain continues to face problems in its supply chain. Distributors and retailers are looking for creative fixes.
Gangs Rule Much of Haiti. For Many, It Means No Fuel, No Power, No Food.
A country in crisis is facing a severe fuel shortage that is pushing it to the brink of collapse.
Boris Johnson Promotes Rising Wages Amid Shortages in U.K.
Wages in some industries are rising because employers can’t find enough workers. That’s not a path to long-term growth, analysts say.
Britain Needs Truckers Fast. We Went to a School Where They Train.
Britain has experienced shortages of gasoline and some foods because of too few drivers. At a military barracks in South London, trainees are learning how to maneuver trucks through streets and highways.