Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency over protests against new coronavirus restrictions. should from a statement on the website of the administration.
City Hall said the demonstrations threaten the safety of residents of the Canadian capital. The state of emergency indicates that the city authorities cannot cope with the protests and they need the support of other departments and the government.
The state of emergency will allow the mayor’s office to ensure the operation of the business, a more flexible procurement process for emergency services equipment.
The day before, Watson said that the situation with the protests was out of control. He complained that there are many more protesters than policemen, and they cannot stop the violation of the law.
Ottawa Mayor Watson says he has lost control of protests
