OTTAWA --
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is expressing frustration with the anti-lockdown rally in downtown Ottawa this weekend, saying it was irresponsible for organizers to hold a demonstration during the stay-at-home order.
Ottawa police estimated 500 people took part in an anti-lockdown march through Centretown and the ByWard Market on Saturday.
Participants, many maskless, held signs saying, "flatten the fear," "we are all essential" and "freedom over fear." They also chanted, "no more lockdowns."
During an interview on CTV News at Six, anchor Stefan Keyes asked Watson what goes through his mind when he hears about anti-lockdown protests during the stay-at-home order.