The Canadian government invoked the Emergencies Act on Feb. 14 in response to protests and blockades in Ottawa and elsewhere in the country. Protesters remained in the nation’s capital on Feb. 17, continuing their demonstration against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions.
The following photos of the protest near Parliament Hill were taken on Feb. 17, 2022.

Protesters demonstrate against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions outside Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2022. Jonathan Ren/The Epoch Times

A woman reads the signboards placed by Freedom Convoy protesters outside Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2022 Jonathan Ren/The Epoch Times

Police standing outside Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2022 Jonathan Ren/The Epoch Times

Protesters demonstrate against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2022. Jonathan Ren/The Epoch Times

A protester gives a thumbs-up as he demonstrates against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2022. Jonathan Ren/The Epoch Times

Protesters demonstrate against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2022. Jonathan Ren/The Epoch Times