Police officers in cruisers, on foot patrol and on bicycles are patrolling the Parliamentary Precinct, the ByWard Market and the so-called motor vehicle control zone, as the city prepares for Canada s 155th birthday celebrations and possible protests.
Canadian Forces veteran James Topp marched through Ottawa on Thursday on the final leg of his cross-country march, and was joined by Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre for part of the walk.
James Topp is protesting pandemic mandates and met with some Conservative MPs on Parliament Hill, including Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant.