Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency Due to Convoy Protest

Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency Due to Convoy Protest
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson speaks during an announcement at a public transit garage in Ottawa, on March 4, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
Limin Zhou
Andrew Chen
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OTTAWA—Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency due to the trucker protest that continues in the city’s downtown core.

In a brief statement, the city said the decision reflects the “serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing demonstrations and highlights the need for support from other jurisdictions and levels of government. ”