Canada Day Security Checks Hindering Celebrations, Protests a Further Sign of Creeping Govt Authoritarianism

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

Commentary

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.