City of Ottawa Says It’s Ready for Protests Amid Canada Day Festivities

City of Ottawa Says It’s Ready for Protests Amid Canada Day Festivities
People cheer during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill on July 1, 2018. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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As Canada Day festivities make a comeback on July 1 after a two-year hiatus, authorities in Ottawa say they’re prepared to handle big crowds and potential protests.

“I want to assure everyone that the RCMP, Ottawa Police, Police de Gatineau, and the Parliamentary Protective Service are fully prepared to respond to any situation,” said Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson at a press conference on June 27.

Noé Chartier
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Noé Chartier is a senior reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times. Twitter: @NChartierET
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