A day at the convoy: interviews at Canada’s divisive protest

I did not see the violence I thought there might be, though the anger in many people’s voices was concerning. What I did notice was a staggering amount of misinformation, mistrust, and delusion.
The Trucker Protesters, pictured Jan. 29, 2022, on the Hill. The protest looked almost like a hypothermic Canada Day, with obnoxious and drunken behaviour rampant and Canadian flags (many turned upside down) everywhere. I understand their pride and their sense of national identity, although I could not relate, writes Ottawa resident Seth Forward.

PARLIAMENT HILL—I was a little worried about going to the protest on Saturday, Jan. 29, on Parliament Hill. First of all, I didn’t want to be seen at the prote...

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