Ottawa Police Services Board

The City of Ottawa's auditor general says police did not adequately share intelligence about last year's "Freedom Convoy" protests, affecting the city's ability to plan for the protests.

The public inquiry into the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter begins on Thursday, October 13, 2022, and dozens of witnesses, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and high-profile convoy organizers, are expected to testify.

A Canadian soldier charged for speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine requirements will march through Ottawa on Thursday, June 30, 2022, kicking off what organizers are promising — and residents fear — will be a new wave of protests throughout the summer.

The Ottawa police services board has approved the appointment of up to 831 RCMP officers to help municipal police, who are promising a heavy presence in the capital and zero tolerance for hate this weekend.