Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly Resigns Amid Freedom Convoy Protests

Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly Resigns Amid Freedom Convoy Protests
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly speaks at a news conference on updated enforcement measures as a protest against COVID-19 restrictions continues into its second week, in Ottawa, on Feb. 4, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly abruptly resigned on Feb. 15 amid large-scale protests in the city against federal COVID-19 mandates.

Sloly issued a statement on social media confirming his resignation.