Canada: Demonstration scheduled in Ottawa August 29

Event

The Canadians for Freedom group have called for a demonstration on Parliament Hill on Saturday, August 29. The demonstration is scheduled to commence at 13:00 (local time) and continue through until 03:00 on Sunday morning, August 30. The group are anticipating thousands to attend the rally, including from elsewhere in Ontario, and from Quebec.

Saturday's demonstration is expected to remain peaceful, but a heightened police presence and localized disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the gathering.

Advice

Those in Canada are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution, monitor the situation, allow additional travel time in city centres, and heed all instructions issued by local authorities.