Thousands of Protesters in Canada Join Worldwide Rallies Against COVID Mandates and Restrictions

Thousands of Protesters in Canada Join Worldwide Rallies Against COVID Mandates and Restrictions
Demonstrators march in protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Ottawa on Jan. 22, 2022. The Canadian Press/Michael Chisholm
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Thousands of Canadians protested against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions on Jan. 22 as part of the World Wide Rally For Freedom demonstrations that took place in 34 cities across the country and more than 180 cities around the world.

The rallies focused on advocating for individual freedoms, and in protest to many of the COVID-19 restrictions and mandates such as vaccine passports.