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Letter to Mayor Watson and Police Chief Sloly on the Freedom Convoy's Occupation of Ottawa

We write to express our deep concerns regarding the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service’s appalling failure to protect and support Centretown residents, businesses, churches, and other organizations during the ongoing occupation by the Freedom Convoy.

To be clear, the Centretown Community Association (CCA) respects, values, and endorses the right to peaceful protest.

But this is not a peaceful protest. It is an illegal occupation. These occupiers have used their vehicles to blockade downtown streets since arriving last week.

The situation was entirely preventable and the lack of action on the part of the city and Ottawa Police has given the protesters control of our city. We strongly urge immediate action for the safety and security of Centretown and Ottawa residents.

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