Canada's Capital Ottawa Declares State Of Emergency Over Truckers' Protest As Residents Complain Of Traffic Jams, Hate Crimes

Team Latestly Feb 07, 2022 06:46 PM IST

Jim Watson, mayor of Canada’s capital Ottawa has declared a state of emergency. This comes after a week of truckers' protests against Covid-19 regulations. The city has been paralysed. Vehicles have blocked the roads. The protests are being held due to the new rule that all truckers must be vaccinated to cross the US-Canada border. They are protesting against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government’s rules. Several Ottawa residents have objected to the protests causing traffic jams and also raising fears of harassment. Watch the video to know more.

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