Hundreds of vehicles will be passing through the Ottawa Valley this week.
It’s part of the “Convoy for Freedom” hosted by Canada Unity.
The group says they represent and defend all Canadians lawful freedom of choice and add they are taking the fight to the doorsteps of the Federal Government demanding that they cease all mandates.
The convoy is expected to arrive at the Irving Truck Stop in Pembroke (1751 Paul Martin Drive) at 4:30pm on Friday, January 28th, 2022.
The convoy will leave the Irving Truck Stop in Pembroke at 5:00pm and plans to head to Arnprior for 6:00pm.
The Convoy for Freedom will arrive in Ottawa on Saturday, January 29th, 2022.
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has released a statement strongly opposing the protests.
The Canadian Trucking Alliance says they do not support and strongly disapprove of any protests on public roadways, highways, and bridges.
President of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, Stephen Laskowski, says the Government of Canada and the United States have now made being vaccinated a requirement to cross the border.
He adds this regulation is not changing so, as an industry, they must adapt and comply with this mandate.
A go-fund-me page to support the convoy has raised over $3.2-million.
It’s not the first time the Canada Unity “Convoy for Freedom” has rolled through the Ottawa Valley.
Back in October (2021), the group made a number of stops in Renfrew County and the City of Pembroke, looking to end vaccine passport or proof of vaccination requirements.
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