Canadian Forces veteran James Topp arrived at the National War Memorial early Thursday evening, completing a cross-country march to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Hundreds of people, some waiving Canadian flags, lined Wellington Street and the National War Memorial to cheer on Topp as he completed the final leg of his March to Freedom, which began in Vancouver in February.
An emotional Topp walked up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and bent down to one knee. The crowd chanted “Thank you” as Topp hugged supporters.