Trudeau warns of 'severe consequences' for anti-vaccine mandate protesters who don't stand down
In his most strongly worded statement since the anti-vaccine mandate protests began nearly two weeks ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that police and all levels of government are preparing to take action against the demonstrators behind the blockades in Ottawa, Windsor and elsewhere.
Trudeau said the protesters must stand down or face severe "consequences" for any illegal activities — consequences that include the possibility of criminal charges and steep financial penalties. He said the federal government will no longer tolerate activists who "take the economy hostage" and bring life to a standstill in the nation's capital.
Trudeau said authorities are prepared to hit protesters where it hurts the most by suspending commercial trucking licenses and pursuing charges that could result in jail time. He also warned that criminal sanctions could be levelled that would stop the protesters from ever travelling internationally again.
"Everything is on the table because this unlawful activity has to end, and it will end," Trudeau said. "We hope these people will decide to go home. Otherwise, there will be an increasingly robust police intervention."
While the prime minister said he "can't say too much more about when or how this ends," he indicated that police are readying themselves now to break up demonstrations that have crippled Canada-U.S. trade and shuttered large portions of Ottawa's downtown core.
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Stop coddling these bullies!
Actions speak much louder than words.
Just like with other children m8
Isbehaving, a warning negates some of the effect of their consequences.
They know what they are doing is wrong. Period.
But they damned well know they are breaking laws, causing people to miss work, & likely endangering lives.
Just like stopping at a stop sign. Societies have rules. They are, many of them, professional drivers!
I know, I know. I'm preaching to the choir... 
Think of a toddler misbehaving badly. A swat on the rear or unexpectedly being placed in time out has a much stronger effect than repeatedly warning, then taking action.
but it is better to cross all the Ts and dot all the Is so the so-called 'protesters' have no leg to stand on in court.
The court just approved the injunction, yippee!
I hope Canada has the spine to be swift, effective & vigorous in prosecuting!
I sure hope so too!!!
Btw, I didn't mean to insult Canada's justice system.
Are you near this madness? 😰
And glad you aren't near this big mess!
Oh ffs. Putin's been busy in Canada, too? Sorry to hear!
Saw another post stating tow truck companies & employees havde been getting threats!
My hope is everything is planned& equipment staged so they can quickly round them up & tow the trucks away. That will cost them a bundle!
Stay safe!
Follow up.
No clue, but I suspect there are some from the States. Imagine having to travel every couple of months internationally or, better yet, being incarcerated internationally.
My hopes are the same as yours.
No tv service here. If you find a link to live events, pls share?
Didn't realize they are embedded!
Every single one of those parentsneeds to be charged with child endangerment.
"Big strong men" hiding behind preschoolers. 