‘It’s Not Going to Dissuade Me,’ Says James Topp of Efforts to ‘Cancel’ Him as He Marches Through Newfoundland

James Topp and supporter Lola Parsons in Newfoundland and Labrador as Topp continues the second phase of his cross-country trek to protest mandatory COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Courtesy Lola Parsons

James Topp, the military reservist who marched from Vancouver to Ottawa to protest federal government COVID-19 vaccine mandates, has faced organized efforts to cancel his appearances since he embarked on a new leg of his trek in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Having begun the second phase of his journey from iconic Signal Hill overlooking St. John’s on July 18, Topp and his team have encountered mixed reactions from some venues where he has been scheduled to speak and meet with supporters.