No trucks and occupiers, just police and city crews working to restore the Parliamentary precinct. Surreal to see after a wild 24 days.
#ottnews
#cdnpoli
#OttawaOccupation
When asked by
@KGallagherCTV
on whether the federal government was justified in invoking the Emergencies Act to end anti-mandate protests,
@fordnation
says "Yes I stood shoulder to shoulder with the Prime Minister."
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
#ottnews
NEW: After being asked multiple times whether he is against hormone blockers for youth under 18 years of age,
@PierrePoilievre
says "yes" and "I think we should protect children."
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BREAKING: Prime Minister Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act after 10 days, saying he is 'confident that existing laws and bylaws are now sufficient to keep people safe.'
#cdnpoli
#ottnews
NEW: Statement from Pierre Poilievre campaign spokesperson Anthony Koch on Patrick Brown’s disqualification.
“As always, when caught, Patrick tries to make himself into a victim, but ultimately the only person responsible for his disqualification is himself.”
#cdnpoli
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who were detained in China for nearly 3 years and freed in 2021, arrive on Parliament Hill ahead of Biden’s speech.
#cdnpoli
NEW: Children's Aid Society issues warning to parents at
#OttawaOccupation
'to make the necessary alternate care arrangements should they become unable to care for their children following potential police action.'
#ottnews
#cdnpoli
Patrick Brown speaks first to
@EvanLSolomon
following his CPC leadership disqualification.
Brown alleges party corruption and says '...clearly the party establishment wanted Pierre.'
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BREAKING: PM
@JustinTrudeau
announces supply and confidence agreement between Liberals and NDP, which will be in place until end of this Parliament in 2025.
PM says deal was 'not an easy decision' but about giving Canadians stability.
#cdnpoli
#ottnews
Emergencies Act regulations have been published.
Among the measures - Don’t bring those 18 and under to a public assembly that may lead to a breach of peace.
#cdnpoli
Supplies now being packed up. Officer on site tells me it will take some time to move everything but it appears we’re seeing some progress.
#cdnpoli
#ottnews
If you live in Ontario, today feels a lot like March 2020. Regardless of what side of the debate you fall on, let’s all be patient and kind to one another, and check in on your loved ones. 💕
Jimmy on the potential COVID stimulus package, Johnson & Johnson’s approved vaccine, Chuck Schumer’s cell phone reveal, and that new USPS truck.
#FallonMono
#FallonTonight
No one should worry about their own safety or be scared for their loved ones based on race or gender. Words matter. Kindness matters. Be an ally.
#StopAsianHate
Ontario's top doctor on why vaccine passports will no longer be needed by March 1st: 'We have the level of protection that we need.'
#ottnews
#onpoli
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After four provincial election campaigns,
@AndreaHorwath
is resigning as leader of the Ontario NDP.
'Tonight it's time for me to pass the torch.'
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
BREAKING: Prime Minister Trudeau announces further sanctions on Russia, saying '... they will limit President Putin’s ability to continue funding this unjustified invasion.'
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Joe Biden just took a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs in his speech to Parliament
“I like your (hockey) teams, except the Leafs!”
Biden says he doesn't like them cause the Leafs beat the Flyers in January
#cdnpoli
Public safety minister
@marcomendicino
says several people from Coutts blockade have ‘strong ties’ to a far-right extreme organization with leaders here in
#Ottawa
.
Blockades at Surrey, Coutts and Ambassador Bridge are now all cleared with hopes Emerson reopens today.
#cdnpoli
It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators hockey organization announce his passing on March 28, 2022 after an illness he faced with determination and courage.
What would normally be a party scene on a Friday night these past few weeks on Wellington is now quiet. But some protesters remain despite the Emergencies Act.
#cdnpoli
#ottnews
That Friday feeling when your grandma gets her first
#Covid19
vaccine dose. Feeling hopeful. Thanks to the awesome
@OttawaHealth
staff for the seamless experience. 🙌🏻
New message from
@fordnation
for those still occupying
#Ottawa
: 'We will continue to raise the consequences.'
After Ontario announced a state of emergency on Friday, very little progress has been made in
#Ottawa
so far.
#ottnews
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
He fought hard. He left it all out there. He went toe-to-toe with the favourite to win the
@AustralianOpen
.
In the end, it wasn't to be, and Medvedev defeats Félix Auger-Aliassime in a great 5-set comeback, 6-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Canada is proud,
@felixtennis
! 👊
The right to choose is a woman’s right and a woman’s right alone. Every woman in Canada has a right to a safe and legal abortion. We’ll never back down from protecting and promoting women’s rights in Canada and around the world.
'Grateful for the life I've had': Rabbi Bulka speaks to
@ctvottawa
on his cancer diagnosis and his appreciation for the community support.
#ottnews
NEW: Outgoing NSIA Jody Thomas tells
@ctvqp
that India is now cooperating over allegations agents of the Indian government may be involved in the killing of a Canadian on Canadian soil.
#cdnpoli
BREAKING: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is issuing new sanctions on Russia and sending up to 460 additional troops to Latvia in face of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
#cdnpoli
“It’s a great thrill to welcome
@stephanie_ha
as the new senior producer of
@ctvqp
. I’ve seen her leadership, vision and journalism first hand so I’m excited to work with her to drive the news on Canada’s number one political program. Welcome Steph!” 👏👏👏👍
ICYMI:
@ZelenskyyUa
urges Canadian Parliament to support no-fly zone over Ukraine.
"How many more cruise missiles have to fall on our cities until you make this happen?"
#cdnpoli
CPC President
@rbatherson
on Patrick Brown's claims that his campaign hasn't been made aware of specific allegations.
Batherson says "We worked very hard to afford Mr. Brown and his campaign all the due process."
#cdnpoli
Statement from
@patrickbrownont
campaign. They admit legal options likely won’t succeed before Sept. 10 vote, and endorse
@JeanCharest_
for
#cpcldr
.
“…at the end of the day Jean Charest has the best chance to stop Pierre Polievre extremism.”
#cdnpoli
#BREAKING
All air travellers returning to Canada, excluding the U.S., will need to take a Covid-19 test at the airport regardless of vaccine status. They will then need to quarantine until the results of their test.
#cdnpoli
PM Trudeau on whether Emergencies Act is still needed: He says ‘state of emergency is not over’ and there are still concerns for the coming days. Gov’t will not keep act for a single day longer than necessary.
#cdnpoli
#ottnews
Thank you to you and all the healthcare workers. Your selflessness and bravery is appreciated. Let’s all keep doing our part to keep each other safe. 💕
FINALLY BACK HOME:
@MAJIC100Ottawa
Host
@StuntmanStu
joins us with more on getting to go back home after being in hospital since January to fight leukemia a second time.
#stustrong2
Full clip: …
Today has not been easy. Protesters were mostly peaceful Saturday. Today has been different. Setting up for a live hit with
@CP24
we were yelled at and swarmed by a group of protesters within seconds. We can’t get close without this happening.
@ctvottawa
@CTVNews
NEW: NACI says provinces should prepare to offer 4th Covid-19 vaccine dose in coming weeks.
Tomorrow, Ontario is expected to announce expanding eligibility to 60+.
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
#ottnews
NEW: Interim Chief Bell offers no timeline for when operation in
#Ottawa
will end, but says the next phase will be about maintaining the downtown core and preventing future threats.
#ottnews
#cdnpoli
Asked why Canada doesn't sanction Vladimir Putin, Foreign Affairs Minister
@melaniejoly
says more sanctions are coming in coordination with allies.
#cdnpoli
I have convened an extraordinary Summit on 24 March at
#NATO
HQ. We will address
#Russia
’s invasion of
#Ukraine
, our strong support for Ukraine, and further strengthening NATO’s deterrence & defence. At this critical time, North America & Europe must continue to stand together.