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Parliament Hill is seen beyond a security screening area for people arriving for Canada Day celebrations at Lebreton Flats in Ottawa on July 1, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
Canada’s descent into authoritarianism was illustrated July 1 when we saw citizens being herded through metal detectors and having their bags searched under a heavy security presence as they tried to celebrate Canada Day in the nation’s capital.