
Cities in British Columbia prepare for trucker convoy protests
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s public safety minister says Victoria residents should plan for a potential truck convoy protest against COVID-19 measures this weekend at the legislature as the government works with police to prepare for possible disruptions in the area.
The expected protest comes as residents in downtown Ottawa endure blaring truck horns and blocked streets in a situation the city’s police chief called an “increasingly dangerous demonstration” on Friday.
In B.C., Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says in a statement the government supports the public’s right to engage in peaceful protest and lawful assembly.
While the police will respect lawful protests, he says “they will also consider all the tools and options available to them to protect people, preserve public safety and investigate unlawful conduct.”