WINDSOR, Ontario — A judge on Friday ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
The decision came after a 4 1/2-hour court hearing at which the city of Windsor and lawyers for auto parts makers argued that the blockade was causing undue economic harm for the city and region. Ford said he will convene the provincial cabinet on Saturday to urgently enact measures that make it “crystal clear” it is illegal to block critical infrastructure. Violators will face up to a year in prison and a maximum fine of $100,000, he said.
Trudeau said that on some fundraising platforms, as much as 50% of the donations are coming from the U.S. Before the judge’s ruling came down, dozens of protesters in Windsor blocked the entrance to the bridge in what felt like a block party. Demonstrators milled about, carrying signs and Canadian flags — some at the ends of hockey sticks — while music played and food handed out. A trampoline was set up for the children.
But the political pressure to reopen the bridge appeared to be mounting along with the economic toll. The Freedom Convoy has been promoted and egged on by many Fox News personalities and attracted support on the right from the likes of former President Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
They're doing nothing but hurting the poor and working class people in this country who have to deal with their work shutting down and price gouging due to shortages of material.
Is this the same judge who tried to ban Chief Wahoo?
Send ANTIFA in to clear off the bridge!
Yes give the aga boundaries and subjugate them! lockthemup
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