It’s back-to-work on Parliament Hill today.
The House of Commons is slated to resume sitting this morning for the first time since the Christmas break and following two days of protests in Ottawa over ongoing public health restrictions and vaccine mandates.
However, many politicians will be attending the new session virtually in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Ottawa police say several criminal investigations are underway into the “desecration” of several monuments, including the National War Memorial and Terry Fox Statue, during the protest.
It says investigators are also looking into with threatening, illegal and intimidating behaviour towards officers, city workers and other individuals.
The primary group behind the truck convoy, Canada Unity, said speeches would take place today at Confederation Park, but a spokeswoman for government House leader Mark Holland said the ongoing protest is not interfering with parliamentary business.
The House resumes sitting today. View the daily order of business here: https://t.co/A7E4KoXE14 pic.twitter.com/oW39WQpC7N
— House of Commons (@OurCommons) January 31, 2022
Illegal behaviour will not be tolerated and will be fully investigated.
We have investigative and evidence-gathering teams in place to support the management of the demonstration.
We cannot take reports through social media. Incidents must be reported to police. 2/2
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) January 30, 2022
Update 5: Weekend Demonstration
Throughout the weekend, the Ottawa Police Service and its partners have been actively and patiently managing a well-funded, major demonstration in the downtown core…More at: https://t.co/3SUF3qvXsO#ottnews
la version française suivra…
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) January 31, 2022