OTTAWA—Truckers and supporters of the “Freedom Convoy” rallied in Ottawa on Jan. 29 to call for the abolition of vaccine mandates and others COVID-19 restrictive public health measures. The day was festive and reminiscent of the atmosphere of Canada Day in the capital, but lots of colours were added to the traditional red and white, with many people flying flags of Quebec, other countries, and those with political messages. Here’s a snapshot of what transpired.
Protesters hold flags and banners in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 22022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
People protest against vaccine mandates in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Indigenous people perform a traditional chant during the protest for freedom on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
A girl holds a placard during the freedom protest on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters wave flags and hold banners in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
A sign is placed on a patrol SUV from the Ottawa Police on Metcalfe St. in Ottawa during the freedom protest on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters perform with drums as they walk away from Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
A man gives a bear statue a protest placard in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters climb on top a trailer carrying tree logs in downtown Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
A protester rides on top of a ladder in the back of a pick-up truck during the freedom protest in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
A man waves Canadian flags out of a truck in downtown Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters walk in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters hold a Quebec flag upside down as a signal of a nation in distress on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters stand atop a truck in downtown Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters hold signs during the freedom protest on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
Protesters fill Wellington St. and Parliament Hill grounds in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
This protester named Alex, in a costume and not dressed for the weather, stood still the whole day in -20C weather holding a sign in front of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. Noé Chartier/The Epoch Times
