‘We’re prepared to step in’: church occupants readying ‘private security force,’ deny convoy links as community groups push back

An extremist-financing expert says feds should crack down on convoy-related not-for profits as community groups say they're 'deeply suspicious' of The United People of Canada, which has few ties to Ottawa and deep pockets.

The United People of Canada's 'private security force' is fully compliant with the law, according to the organization's director William Komer, who said that the security guards would have the 'right to arrest' those suspected of trespassing at St. Brigid's Church, which they're in the process of buying.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

News

BY STUART BENSON

August 17, 2022

The area MP is keeping an eye on things as the controversial new occupants of St. Brigid’s church in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood say their new "security force" will “step in and uphold the rule of law" and make arrests when they feel the police are “unable o...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy