Events are set to take place in Ottawa in late June through Canada Day and the rest of the summer for what organizers say are to protest remaining COVID-19 pandemic-era restrictions.
Andrew MacGillivray, steering committee member for Veterans for Freedom, said in an interview posted on YouTube that it will hold a three-day conference in Ottawa next week, from Wednesday to Friday.
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Andrew MacGillivray from Veterans For Freedom has some important updates about the arrival of James Topp and Camp Eagle, V4F’s new base in Ottawa to support ongoing peaceful demonstrations throughout the summer.:
Veterans for Freedom describes itself on its website as a group made up of Canadian veterans working to “restore fundamental freedoms for all Canadians” and “uphold Canadian laws.”
The organization has partnered with other groups that oppose pandemic mandates, including those calling themselves Police on Guard and Canadian Frontline Nurses.
In the interview on YouTube, MacGillivray shared plans for Canada Day celebrations, set to take place on the lawn in front of the Supreme Court of Canada, which will include a march to City Hall, and a dance party on Parliament Hill that evening.
Heritage Canada said this year’s Canada Day celebrations will largely take place in LeBreton Flats Park in the city.
When asked about all the planned “freedom”-related events, Ottawa police said it would be sharing information Friday afternoon in partnership with Heritage Canada on its security approach to Canada Day.
MacGillivray said it will also set up a semi-permanent camp east of Ottawa called “Camp Eagle” and will be holding events all summer. The camp sits about 40 minutes outside the city on private property.
“Basically, we’re going to stay there the entire summer. We’re going to implement our strategy and our plan to lean on the government through education, information, etc.”
James Topp is a National Hero. You've earned your place among the honourable Sir. We'll echo this forever.#JamesTopp #CanadaMarches #CanadaDay
@CanadaMarches @JMacKenzie674 pic.twitter.com/RwfO9PBOwV— The Freddersons (@FredFredderson1) June 16, 2022
Also in Ottawa will be Canadian Armed Forces Vet James Topp #MarchToFreedom
#Patience #Humility – just one guy’s idea to demonstrate his love for Canada and his desire to do what’s right, not just what’s easy.
https://twitter.com/CanadaMarches/status/1504502124691935234
First major sign for Ottawa since arriving in Ontario. We are also less than 500km away from Ottawa now… Not Seen on TV.
https://twitter.com/CanadaMarches/status/1537150663943069697
PPC leader Maxime Bernier will join CAF veteran and freedom fighter James Topp on the final stretch of his march to Ottawa.