Trudeau vows to freeze anti-mandate protesters' bank accounts [View all]
Source: BBC News
(5 mins ago). Mr Trudeau said the scope of the measures would be "time-limited", "reasonable and proportionate". The military will not be called to assist. Without a court order, banks will be able freeze personal accounts of anyone linked with the protests. Mr Trudeau faces widespread criticism for his handling of the protests.
"This is about keeping Canadians safe, protecting people's jobs," he said. He said the police would be given "more tools" to imprison or fine protesters and protect critical infrastructure. The extraordinary move by Mr Trudeau comes as demonstrations across Canada enter their third week. It is his most aggressive move since the protests began.
On Sunday, law enforcement cleared anti-mandate protesters at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor - a critical pathway for Canada-US trade - after a week-long stalemate. Hundreds of protesters remain in Canada's capital city. Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for a state of emergency in the province in response to the protests.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said banks will be able freeze personal accounts of anyone linked with the protests without any need for a court order. Vehicle insurance of anyone involved with the demonstrations can also be suspended, she added...
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60383385
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