The truckers have "for several days jammed streets in the capital to protest public health measures and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
"They have converged in our city, and there are plans for more to come,” said Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly. He said that the participants, who also include locals and other Canadians, are “putting our city and our residents, our partners and our officers at great risk.”

"Some protesters carried Confederate flags, and at least one flag with a swastika drawn on it could be seen."

They have blocked a busy U.S.-Canada border crossing in southern Alberta.

Tesla founder Elon Musk, an opponent of vaccine mandates, has spoken in support of the truckers.

We have to spread our nastiness to Canada. Looking good!