Canada, which is heavily reliant on migrants as workforce, has set an ambitious plan to welcome over 1.3 million immigrants over the course of three years.

On Monday, the Justin Trudeau government announced its new immigration-level plans 2022-24 with an aim to help Canada’s economy recover from the COVID-19 onslaught.

Under the plan, Canada aims to add more than 431,000 permanent residents this year, 447,000 in 2023 and 451,000 in 2024.

Figures for this year and 2023 have been revised higher from earlier targets of 411,000 and 421,000, respectively.

“Immigration has helped shape Canada into the country it is today,” Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in a statement.

“We are focused on economic recovery, and immigration is the key to getting there.”

Immigration had been one of the key drivers of Canada’s economy and accounts for almost all of the nation’s employment growth.

Last year, Canada welcomed more than 405,000 newcomers, the largest single-year increase in its history.

Indians account for the biggest nationality gaining permanent residency in Canada, accounting for about 60 per cent of the total number, according to the 2021 Annual Report on Immigration that was tabled in Canada Parliament this week.

The onset of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had a massive effect on the country’s immigration process, but of the 184,606 permanent residents admitted that year, Indians accounted for 42,876, or 23 per cent of the total, followed by China at 16,535.

The latest announcement on immigration plans come at a time when Trudeau has been facing heat over a delay in clearing out visa applications for around 2 million people.

As of February 1, data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shown that the country has a backlog of 1.8 million.

According to media reports, the backlog includes applications from future citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada, which is heavily reliant on migrants as workforce, has set an ambitious plan to welcome over 1.3 million immigrants over the course of three years. On Monday, the Justin Trudeau government announced its new immigration-level plans 2022-24 with an aim to help Canada’s economy recover from the COVID-19 onslaught.

Canada, which is heavily reliant on migrants as workforce, has set an ambitious plan to welcome over 1.3 million immigrants over the course of three years. On Monday, the Justin Trudeau government announced its new immigration-level plans 2022-24 with an aim to help Canada’s economy recover from the COVID-19 onslaught. Under the plan, Canada aims to add more than 431,000 permanent residents this year, 447,000 in 2023 and 451,000 in 2024. Figures for this year and 2023 have been revised higher from earlier targets of 411,000 and 421,000, respectively. “Immigration has helped shape Canada into the country it is today,” Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in a statement. “We are focused on economic recovery, and immigration is the key to getting there.” Immigration had been one of the key drivers of Canada’s economy and accounts for almost all of the nation’s employment growth. Last year, Canada welcomed more than 405,000 newcomers, the largest single-year increase in its history. Indians account for the biggest nationality gaining permanent residency in Canada, accounting for about 60 per cent of the total number, according to the 2021 Annual Report on Immigration that was tabled in Canada Parliament this week. The onset of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had a massive effect on the country’s immigration process, but of the 184,606 permanent residents admitted that year, Indians accounted for 42,876, or 23 per cent of the total, followed by China at 16,535. The latest announcement on immigration plans come at a time when Trudeau has been facing heat over a delay in clearing out visa applications for around 2 million people. As of February 1, data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shown that the country has a backlog of 1.8 million. According to media reports, the backlog includes applications from future citizens, permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and visitors. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada sets up ambitious immigration policy, plans to add 1.3 million in three years

Haircuts, hot tubs and hapless police: Canada trucker's protest continues unfazed after emergency

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers to quell the protests by truckers and others angry over Canada's COVID-19 restrictions.

PM Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers, rules out military in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he will activate rarely used emergency powers, including cutting off financing, to end protests that have shut some border crossings and paralyzed parts of the capital.

PM Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell truckers' protest in Canada

Ina bid to quell protests popping up across the nation, and hampering key cross border trade, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became the only Canadian leader since his father 50 years ago to declare a state of emergency in peacetime.

Canadian PM Trudeau invokes emergency powers to deal with covid-19 led 'freedom convoy' protests

After the Canadian citizens halted key routes, the Belgian federal and local police forces neutralized the “Freedom Convoy” procession of cars that planned to gridlock Brussels with a protest across the city center.

Heavy police deployment across Brussels to block “Freedom Convoy” protest

Justin Trudeau's lack of resolve has allowed the anti-vax Freedom Convoy to grow. Convoys are popping up in Israel, Australia, France, Belgium, Israel and New Zealand. Instead of lectures on morality, western governments are urging crackdowns. Palki Sharma tells you why.

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Aiming to cut off financial support for protesters who are staging blockades at border crossings, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to invoke the country's Emergencies Act.

Trudeau said he was invoking the Act for the first time since it became law in 1988 to negate the impact of ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests.

The protests began when a group of truckers moved into Ottawa, Canada's capital, on January 29, clogging the streets surrounding the Parliament building and other areas of downtown in opposition to a new mandate requiring them to be fully vaccinated when crossing the Canadian-US border or face a two-week quarantine.

The demonstrations shut a main economic corridor between Canada and the United States for six days before it was reopened on Sunday.

What is the Emergencies Act?

The rule gives the government temporary powers to impose special restrictions on public assembly and travel.&nbsp;It gives the federal government power to implement temporary measures to ensure safety and security during national emergencies.

A declaration of a public welfare emergency allows the government to regulate the distribution of essential goods, decide what are essential services, and impose fines on violations of the act. It sets out a compensation scheme for those who suffer damages as a result of its application.

Trudeau said the government is not overriding the charter of rights and freedoms, nor limiting the right to peaceful assembly.

"We are not preventing people from exercising their right to protest legally," he added.

What are the key provisions of the act?

Financial institutions will now have the power to freeze personal or corporate accounts they believe are being used to fund illegal protests.

The government is also taking action on crowd-funding sites and the payment service providers they use, requiring them to register with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada and report any large suspicious donations, including digital payments and cryptocurrencies.

The government said that some sites have raised millions of dollars.

The act will broaden the scope of the government's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules to cover crowdfunding platforms.

The emergency measures would also allow the government to order towing companies to provide their services to clear blockades.

Trudeau said the measures would be “geographically specific and targeted only to where they are needed.” They will also be “time limited”.

How many times has the Emergencies Act been imposed?

The Emergencies Act, earlier known as the War Measures Act, has been used only three times in the country’s history.

The first time it was used during the two world wars and in 1970 by Trudeau's father, late prime minister Pierre Trudeau, after militant Quebec separatists kidnapped a British diplomat and a provincial Cabinet minister.

Justin Trudeau considered using the act at the start of the pandemic.

How can the act be invoked?

The Canadian Parliament needs to approve the act, once promulgated, within seven days of the government invoking the emergency measures. Parliament also has the power to revoke its approval.

Trudeau's Liberal minority government needs help from the opposition to pass his use of the act in Parliament.

On Monday, New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh said his left-leaning party would be willing to back the move if it means ending the protests.

Any temporary laws made under the act can be challenged in court and are subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of Canada's Constitution.

(With inputs from agencies)

Aiming to cut off financial support for protesters who are staging blockades at border crossings, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to invoke the country's Emergencies Act.

Aiming to cut off financial support for protesters who are staging blockades at border crossings, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to invoke the country's Emergencies Act. Trudeau said he was invoking the Act for the first time since it became law in 1988 to negate the impact of ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests. The protests began when a group of truckers moved into Ottawa, Canada's capital, on January 29, clogging the streets surrounding the Parliament building and other areas of downtown in opposition to a new mandate requiring them to be fully vaccinated when crossing the Canadian-US border or face a two-week quarantine. The demonstrations shut a main economic corridor between Canada and the United States for six days before it was reopened on Sunday. What is the Emergencies Act? The rule gives the government temporary powers to impose special restrictions on public assembly and travel. It gives the federal government power to implement temporary measures to ensure safety and security during national emergencies. A declaration of a public welfare emergency allows the government to regulate the distribution of essential goods, decide what are essential services, and impose fines on violations of the act. It sets out a compensation scheme for those who suffer damages as a result of its application. Trudeau said the government is not overriding the charter of rights and freedoms, nor limiting the right to peaceful assembly. "We are not preventing people from exercising their right to protest legally," he added. What are the key provisions of the act? Financial institutions will now have the power to freeze personal or corporate accounts they believe are being used to fund illegal protests. The government is also taking action on crowd-funding sites and the payment service providers they use, requiring them to register with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada and report any large suspicious donations, including digital payments and cryptocurrencies. The government said that some sites have raised millions of dollars. The act will broaden the scope of the government's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules to cover crowdfunding platforms. The emergency measures would also allow the government to order towing companies to provide their services to clear blockades. Trudeau said the measures would be “geographically specific and targeted only to where they are needed.” They will also be “time limited”. How many times has the Emergencies Act been imposed? The Emergencies Act, earlier known as the War Measures Act, has been used only three times in the country’s history. The first time it was used during the two world wars and in 1970 by Trudeau's father, late prime minister Pierre Trudeau, after militant Quebec separatists kidnapped a British diplomat and a provincial Cabinet minister. Justin Trudeau considered using the act at the start of the pandemic. How can the act be invoked? The Canadian Parliament needs to approve the act, once promulgated, within seven days of the government invoking the emergency measures. Parliament also has the power to revoke its approval. Trudeau's Liberal minority government needs help from the opposition to pass his use of the act in Parliament. On Monday, New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh said his left-leaning party would be willing to back the move if it means ending the protests. Any temporary laws made under the act can be challenged in court and are subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of Canada's Constitution. (With inputs from agencies)

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Several protesters were arrested by Canadian police on Sunday as they cleared protesters and vehicles that had blocked a vital trade route on the border with the US. However the brige was not opened to traffic on Sunday by the time this story was published.

There was a tense standoff between the police and the protesters since Friday. A court order and threats of arrest failed to end six-day blockade of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario.&nbsp;

Windsor Police said in a statement on Sunday they arrested several people on a charge of mischief, without saying how many. Police also seized vehicles within the demonstration area, the statement added.

Police stepped up their presence on Sunday with more than 50 vehicles, including cruisers, buses and an armoured car, as the number of protesters dropped to around 45 from roughly 100 on Saturday. Windsor Police tweeted "there will be zero tolerance for illegal activity".

Counter protests started blocking vehicles trying to join the protests on Sunday in Ottawa, with residents losing patience over the three-week-old demonstrations.

“We’re fed up, we’re tired. We want Ottawa to be boring again,” said an Ottawa resident at a counter protest in front of the city’s police headquarters.

The blockade of the bridge since Monday, North America's busiest land border crossing, has choked the supply chain for Detroit's carmakers.

The bridge carries about $360 million a day in two-way cargoes - 25% of the value of all US-Canada goods trade.

"Today, our national economic crisis at the Ambassador Bridge came to an end," Windsor City Mayor Drew Dilkens said in a tweet. He earlier told CBC News that he hopes the bridge will be open on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Several protesters were arrested by Canadian police on Sunday as they cleared protesters and vehicles that had blocked a vital trade route on the border with the US.

Several protesters were arrested by Canadian police on Sunday as they cleared protesters and vehicles that had blocked a vital trade route on the border with the US. However the brige was not opened to traffic on Sunday by the time this story was published. There was a tense standoff between the police and the protesters since Friday. A court order and threats of arrest failed to end six-day blockade of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario. Windsor Police said in a statement on Sunday they arrested several people on a charge of mischief, without saying how many. Police also seized vehicles within the demonstration area, the statement added. Police stepped up their presence on Sunday with more than 50 vehicles, including cruisers, buses and an armoured car, as the number of protesters dropped to around 45 from roughly 100 on Saturday. Windsor Police tweeted "there will be zero tolerance for illegal activity". Counter protests started blocking vehicles trying to join the protests on Sunday in Ottawa, with residents losing patience over the three-week-old demonstrations. “We’re fed up, we’re tired. We want Ottawa to be boring again,” said an Ottawa resident at a counter protest in front of the city’s police headquarters. The blockade of the bridge since Monday, North America's busiest land border crossing, has choked the supply chain for Detroit's carmakers. The bridge carries about $360 million a day in two-way cargoes - 25% of the value of all US-Canada goods trade. "Today, our national economic crisis at the Ambassador Bridge came to an end," Windsor City Mayor Drew Dilkens said in a tweet. He earlier told CBC News that he hopes the bridge will be open on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada police arrest protesters to open key trade route with US

It is the 17th day of protests in Canada's Ottawa against Covid-19 restrictions. Ottawa has been the epicenter of protest which is still occupied by estimated 4,000 demonstrators, now after a nearly week-long blockade a key bridge is being cleared.

Canada prepares to open key bridge after 17 days of truckers protest

Ontario is easing Covid curbs starting from Thursday. Also, vaccine passport requirements will be lifted in the Canadian province starting from March 1. Premier Doug Ford, while speaking at a press conference said, "We're going to get rid of the passports."

He further explained that the majority of people have been vaccinated and the peak of cases, which was triggered by the Omicron variant, had passed.&nbsp;

From Thursday, social gatherings can increase to 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors. Sports arenas will now be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity. The same is for concert venues and live theatres.&nbsp; 
Cinemas, however, can operate at full capacity.

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Dr Kieran Moore, chief medical officer of health, in a report by a local media outlet said, "Thanks to the efforts of Ontarians to help blunt the transmission of Omicron, our health care indicators suggest a general improvement in the Covid situation in the province."

This comes in as demonstrators have been blockading the nation's capital Ottawa, located in Ontario, for over two weeks now.&nbsp;

The demonstrators in Ottawa, Ontario and elsewhere have been primarily demanding an end to all Covid vaccine mandates and other restrictions including mask requirements. Protesters have also called for Trudeau’s resignation.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ontario is easing Covid curbs starting from Thursday. Also, vaccine passport requirements will be lifted in the Canadian province starting from March 1. Premier Doug Ford, while speaking at a press conference said, "We're going to get rid of the passports.

Ontario is easing Covid curbs starting from Thursday. Also, vaccine passport requirements will be lifted in the Canadian province starting from March 1. Premier Doug Ford, while speaking at a press conference said, "We're going to get rid of the passports." He further explained that the majority of people have been vaccinated and the peak of cases, which was triggered by the Omicron variant, had passed. From Thursday, social gatherings can increase to 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors. Sports arenas will now be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity. The same is for concert venues and live theatres. Cinemas, however, can operate at full capacity. Also read | France: Covid restrictions eased for vaccinated British travellers Dr Kieran Moore, chief medical officer of health, in a report by a local media outlet said, "Thanks to the efforts of Ontarians to help blunt the transmission of Omicron, our health care indicators suggest a general improvement in the Covid situation in the province." This comes in as demonstrators have been blockading the nation's capital Ottawa, located in Ontario, for over two weeks now. The demonstrators in Ottawa, Ontario and elsewhere have been primarily demanding an end to all Covid vaccine mandates and other restrictions including mask requirements. Protesters have also called for Trudeau’s resignation. (With inputs from agencies)

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Inspired by Canada, Israel's freedom convoy heads to Jerusalem

A standoff between Canadian police and protesters blocking a key bridge to the United States continued on Saturday. Demonstrators opposing the government's strict pandemic restrictions have occupied the Ambassador Bridge for the fifth straight day.

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A standoff between Canadian police and protesters continued for over seven hours after the police on Saturday arrived at the protest sites to remove demonstrators who have majorly disrupted Canada-US trade.&nbsp;

The demonstrators in Ottawa, Ontario and elsewhere are primarily demanding an end to all Covid vaccine mandates and other restrictions including mask requirements — though most of those were put in place by provincial governments. Protesters have called, too, for Trudeau’s resignation.&nbsp;

These demonstrators have occupied the Ambassador Bridge for the fifth straight day. While police somehow managed to successfully push back protesters, more people gathered into the area.&nbsp;

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This is how the operation was stalled.&nbsp;

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Michael Kempa, an associate professor of criminology at the University of Ottawa, while speaking to CBS News said, "It would essentially send a message that the state is not able to retain control, where it's attempted to do so. The longer this drags on, the longer people have the idea that what they are doing is not an illegal protest."

The police while speaking to the crowd through the loudspeaker said, "We are opening up this intersection to traffic. If you fail to comply with our instructions you will be arrested."

According to a report by the Associated Press, a man with “Trump 2024” and “Mandate freedom” spray-painted on his vehicle left without any resistance after dozens of police officers moved around his car. However, not everyone left.

This comes&nbsp;after a Canadian court ordered protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge, which happens to be a vital trade corridor between Canada and the US, to leave right away.

(With inputs from agencies)

A standoff between Canadian police and protesters continued for over seven hours after the police on Saturday arrived at the protest sites to remove demonstrators who have majorly disrupted Canada-US trade.

A standoff between Canadian police and protesters continued for over seven hours after the police on Saturday arrived at the protest sites to remove demonstrators who have majorly disrupted Canada-US trade. The demonstrators in Ottawa, Ontario and elsewhere are primarily demanding an end to all Covid vaccine mandates and other restrictions including mask requirements — though most of those were put in place by provincial governments. Protesters have called, too, for Trudeau’s resignation. These demonstrators have occupied the Ambassador Bridge for the fifth straight day. While police somehow managed to successfully push back protesters, more people gathered into the area. Hundreds of police square off with protesters at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario. End the Mandates. pic.twitter.com/hBx62BF9vj — Aaron Rock (@DrAaronRock) February 12, 2022 × This is how the operation was stalled. Also read | Canadian police arrives to remove protestors at US border Michael Kempa, an associate professor of criminology at the University of Ottawa, while speaking to CBS News said, "It would essentially send a message that the state is not able to retain control, where it's attempted to do so. The longer this drags on, the longer people have the idea that what they are doing is not an illegal protest." The police while speaking to the crowd through the loudspeaker said, "We are opening up this intersection to traffic. If you fail to comply with our instructions you will be arrested." According to a report by the Associated Press, a man with “Trump 2024” and “Mandate freedom” spray-painted on his vehicle left without any resistance after dozens of police officers moved around his car. However, not everyone left. This comes after a Canadian court ordered protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge, which happens to be a vital trade corridor between Canada and the US, to leave right away. (With inputs from agencies)

Standoff between Canadian police and protestors continues for over 7 hours

Inspired by Canada's freedom convoy, protests against COVID mandates rage across several European countries. Protestors say that they will drive to Brussels, Paris.

Canada's freedom convoy sparks inspiration in Europe: Protestors will drive to Brussels, Paris

The Hindu community in Canada's Greater Toronto Area are concerned over the number of temples being vandalised in the area in the last few months.

An estimated six&nbsp;Hindu temples have seen burglary, five&nbsp;in Peel and one in Hamilton both are part of the area. Cash from donation boxes and ornaments from Hindu Gods have been stolen in many of the cases.

The Indian consulate in Toronto has spoken to some trustees of the temples that have reported the incident and assured them support to raise the matter with Canadian authorities in bringing the culprits to book.

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The first incident was reported in November last year, when break-in was reported at Hindu Sabha temple and Shri Jagannath temple, both in Brampton. January this year saw instances being reported in other temples including Maa Chintpurni Mandir, Brampton, Hindu Heritage Centre, Mississauga, &nbsp;Gauri Shankar Mandir, Brampton and Hamilton Samaj Temple, Hamilton.&nbsp;

Prima facie, these instances don't look like organized attacks against Hindu temples and their properties and only petty attempts to steal money from temples.

The local Police have taken cognizance of the incidents and started investigations. The authorities have contacted the temple staff, and extended support informed of increased security and police patrols.

The Hindu community in Canada's Greater Toronto Area are concerned over the number of temples being vandalised in the area in the last few months. An estimated six Hindu temples have seen burglary, five in Peel and one in Hamilton both are part of the area.

The Hindu community in Canada's Greater Toronto Area are concerned over the number of temples being vandalised in the area in the last few months. An estimated six Hindu temples have seen burglary, five in Peel and one in Hamilton both are part of the area. Cash from donation boxes and ornaments from Hindu Gods have been stolen in many of the cases. The Indian consulate in Toronto has spoken to some trustees of the temples that have reported the incident and assured them support to raise the matter with Canadian authorities in bringing the culprits to book. Also read | Ottawa protest: Canada court orders end of trucks' bridge blockade The first incident was reported in November last year, when break-in was reported at Hindu Sabha temple and Shri Jagannath temple, both in Brampton. January this year saw instances being reported in other temples including Maa Chintpurni Mandir, Brampton, Hindu Heritage Centre, Mississauga, Gauri Shankar Mandir, Brampton and Hamilton Samaj Temple, Hamilton. Prima facie, these instances don't look like organized attacks against Hindu temples and their properties and only petty attempts to steal money from temples. The local Police have taken cognizance of the incidents and started investigations. The authorities have contacted the temple staff, and extended support informed of increased security and police patrols.

Concerns after Hindu temples vandalised in Canada's Greater Toronto area

Since the anti-vaccine-mandated protest that began nearly two weeks ago Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said that all options are on the table to end the blockade further emphasizing on how the government is still not contemplating sending in the army.

'Time to go home,' Canadian PM Justin Trudeau warns demonstrators

Canadian police on Saturday arrived at the protest sites to remove demonstrators who have majorly disrupted Canada-US trade. There were reports of many demonstrators driving away as the police approached.&nbsp;

According to a report by the Associated Press, a man with “Trump 2024” and “Mandate freedom” spray-painted on his vehicle left without any resistance after dozens of police officers moved around his car. However, not everyone left. Three large trucks and nearly 20 protesters remained to block the traffic

They began singing Canada’s national anthem.&nbsp;

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“The Windsor Police &amp; its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge. We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully &amp; peacefully. Commuters are still being asked to avoid the areas affected by the demonstrations at this time," read a tweet by the police.&nbsp;

This comes just a day after a Canadian court ordered protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge, which happens to be a vital trade corridor between Canada and the US, to leave right away.

The demonstrators in Ottawa, Ontario and elsewhere are primarily demanding an end to all Covid vaccine mandates and other restrictions including mask requirements — though most of those were put in place by provincial governments. Protesters have called, too, for Trudeau’s resignation.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian police on Saturday arrived at the protest sites to remove demonstrators who have majorly disrupted Canada-US trade. There were reports of many demonstrators driving away as the police approached.

Canadian police on Saturday arrived at the protest sites to remove demonstrators who have majorly disrupted Canada-US trade. There were reports of many demonstrators driving away as the police approached. According to a report by the Associated Press, a man with “Trump 2024” and “Mandate freedom” spray-painted on his vehicle left without any resistance after dozens of police officers moved around his car. However, not everyone left. Three large trucks and nearly 20 protesters remained to block the traffic They began singing Canada’s national anthem. Also read | Ottawa protest: Canada court orders end of trucks' bridge blockade “The Windsor Police & its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge. We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully & peacefully. Commuters are still being asked to avoid the areas affected by the demonstrations at this time," read a tweet by the police. This comes just a day after a Canadian court ordered protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge, which happens to be a vital trade corridor between Canada and the US, to leave right away. The demonstrators in Ottawa, Ontario and elsewhere are primarily demanding an end to all Covid vaccine mandates and other restrictions including mask requirements — though most of those were put in place by provincial governments. Protesters have called, too, for Trudeau’s resignation. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian police arrives to remove protestors at US border

The truckers' protest in Canada against COVID vaccine mandates is escalating. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has called the blockades 'unacceptable'.

Truckers' protest: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau calls blockades 'unacceptable' as he warns protestors

Canada's&nbsp;Ontario&nbsp;province Friday declared a&nbsp;state&nbsp;of&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;over&nbsp;trucker-led protests paralyzing the capital and disrupting trade with the United States, as Premier Doug Ford vowed to do whatever it takes to end the blockades.

The capital Ottawa has been clogged with hundreds of big rigs for two weeks, while three border crossings have been shut down by truckers demanding an end to all Covid health restrictions.

"We will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the border is reopened," Ford told a news conference, threatening steep fines of up to Can$100,000 ($80,000) and jail unless protesters end their "illegal&nbsp;occupation."

"To the people of Ottawa under siege, I say we will ensure you're able to resume life and business as soon as possible."

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The vital Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor,&nbsp;Ontario&nbsp;and the US city of Detroit, is used daily by more than 40,000 commuters and tourists, along with trucks carrying $323 million worth of goods each day on average -- about one-quarter of all&nbsp;Canada-US trade.

The days-long border obstructions have already have major impact, with several automakers forced to cut back production as a result, triggering fears it could impact&nbsp;Canada's economic recovery from the &nbsp;pandemic.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under mounting pressure to get the situation under control, with Washington calling on its northern neighbor to use federal powers to end the blockades.

Ford, who faces elections in June, has likewise been under fire for several days&nbsp;over&nbsp;his inaction to bring an end to the&nbsp;trucker-led disruptions.

Watch |&nbsp;'Time to go home,' Canadian PM Justin Trudeau warns demonstrators

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The snowballing&nbsp;trucker&nbsp;movement has morphed&nbsp;over&nbsp;the past weeks into a broader&nbsp;protest&nbsp;against Covid-19 health restrictions and Trudeau's government -- and sparked solidarity rallies across the nation and abroad.

Canada's Ontario province Friday declared a state of emergency over trucker-led protests paralyzing the capital and disrupting trade with the United States, as Premier Doug Ford vowed to do whatever it takes to end the blockades.

Canada's Ontario province Friday declared a state of emergency over trucker-led protests paralyzing the capital and disrupting trade with the United States, as Premier Doug Ford vowed to do whatever it takes to end the blockades. The capital Ottawa has been clogged with hundreds of big rigs for two weeks, while three border crossings have been shut down by truckers demanding an end to all Covid health restrictions. "We will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the border is reopened," Ford told a news conference, threatening steep fines of up to Can$100,000 ($80,000) and jail unless protesters end their "illegal occupation." "To the people of Ottawa under siege, I say we will ensure you're able to resume life and business as soon as possible." Also read | Morning news brief: Canada court order, US warning to Americans, and more The vital Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario and the US city of Detroit, is used daily by more than 40,000 commuters and tourists, along with trucks carrying $323 million worth of goods each day on average -- about one-quarter of all Canada-US trade. The days-long border obstructions have already have major impact, with several automakers forced to cut back production as a result, triggering fears it could impact Canada's economic recovery from the pandemic. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under mounting pressure to get the situation under control, with Washington calling on its northern neighbor to use federal powers to end the blockades. Ford, who faces elections in June, has likewise been under fire for several days over his inaction to bring an end to the trucker-led disruptions. Watch | 'Time to go home,' Canadian PM Justin Trudeau warns demonstrators The snowballing trucker movement has morphed over the past weeks into a broader protest against Covid-19 health restrictions and Trudeau's government -- and sparked solidarity rallies across the nation and abroad.

State of emergency in Canada's Ontario over 'illegal' trucker protest

Hit by truckers protests on the border between Canada and US automakers and some manufacturers are looking to disguise as they seek alternatives for moving products. Many companies are caught up in Canadian truck protests that have their supply chains on both sides of the US and Canada.

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Blaring horns, impassable streets and distressed citizens all of this is the work of a movement that calls itself the freedom convoy. Truck drivers in Canada are demanding an end to covid-19 vaccine mandates, it has disrupted major cities clogging all key US-Canada border crossings and in the latest, the truck blockade is tightening the screws on the auto industry.

Canada's truckers protest is tightening screws on auto industry

French police on Thursday issued a warning saying that they would prevent 'Freedom convoys' from blockading Paris and banned the protest scheduled for February 11-14. The warning came as people protesting Covid rules began to drive towards the French capital.

The protest in France has been inspired by those that have come to paralyze Canadian capital Ottawa. For protests in France, cars and heavy vehicles from across France have been called to Paris on Friday.&nbsp;

The movement has raised fears of a repeat of the 2018 "yellow vest" anti-government protests that rocked France, only two months before President Emmanuel Macron is expected to seek re-election.

"There will be a special deployment... to prevent blockages of major roads, issue tickets and arrest those who infringe on this protest ban," the Paris police force said in a statement.

Police chief Didier Lallement had ordered officers to be "firm" with infringers, it added.

The city's ban order will remain in force until Monday.

Police said that anybody blocking roads faced up to two years in prison, a fine of 4,500 euros ($5,140) and a three-year driving ban.

The authorities in neighbouring Belgium also issued warnings as participants appeared to want to continue on to Brussels, the Belgian and European Union capital, on Monday for what they called "a European convergence".

Brussels mayor Philippe Close said the city would ban the demonstrations on the simple grounds that no-one had applied for a permit for the convoys to enter.

"Measures have been taken to prevent the blockade of the Brussels region," Close wrote on Twitter.

(With inputs from agencies)

French police on Thursday issued a warning saying that they would prevent 'Freedom convoys' from blockading Paris and banned the protest scheduled for February 11-14.

French police on Thursday issued a warning saying that they would prevent 'Freedom convoys' from blockading Paris and banned the protest scheduled for February 11-14. The warning came as people protesting Covid rules began to drive towards the French capital. The protest in France has been inspired by those that have come to paralyze Canadian capital Ottawa. For protests in France, cars and heavy vehicles from across France have been called to Paris on Friday. The movement has raised fears of a repeat of the 2018 "yellow vest" anti-government protests that rocked France, only two months before President Emmanuel Macron is expected to seek re-election. "There will be a special deployment... to prevent blockages of major roads, issue tickets and arrest those who infringe on this protest ban," the Paris police force said in a statement. Police chief Didier Lallement had ordered officers to be "firm" with infringers, it added. The city's ban order will remain in force until Monday. Police said that anybody blocking roads faced up to two years in prison, a fine of 4,500 euros ($5,140) and a three-year driving ban. The authorities in neighbouring Belgium also issued warnings as participants appeared to want to continue on to Brussels, the Belgian and European Union capital, on Monday for what they called "a European convergence". Brussels mayor Philippe Close said the city would ban the demonstrations on the simple grounds that no-one had applied for a permit for the convoys to enter. "Measures have been taken to prevent the blockade of the Brussels region," Close wrote on Twitter. (With inputs from agencies)

Won't tolerate Canada-style 'Freedom Convoys': French police ban Paris protest

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