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Canada PM: Military response not on the cards to manage COVID protests

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4 years ago

February 4, 2022

Canada’s prime minister has confirmed sending in troops to clear protesters from the nation’s capital is “not in the cards right now”

The city’s police chief had earlier refused to rule out military intervention to remove demonstrators, amid ongoing protests about COVID-19 rules.

Thousands arrived in the city last weekend to protest vaccine mandates, gridlocking downtown Ottawa.

Police Chief Peter Sloly warned that protests could grow again this weekend.

“There may not be a policing solution” to resolve the impasse,
he said on Wednesday.

On Thursday, the country’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that his government had received no formal request for military assistance to remove the group of protesters who have been camped out in and around parliament.

“One has to be very, very cautious before deploying military in situations engaging Canadians,” he added, saying it’s not something to “enter into lightly”.
The PM SAID.

Protesters around Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa on Saturday, Jan, 29, 2022. The “Freedom Convoy” began as a response to COVID-19 vaccine requirements for some truckers, but its political aims have since broadened. (Nasuna Stuart-Ulin/The New York Times)

Trudeau urged protesters to “go home” – a sentiment echoed by city officials

The prime minister has refused to meet the truckers.

Ottawa residents have also expressed frustration over the demonstrations, complaining of constant noise, an impact on local businesses and public services, and unruly and aggressive behaviour.

Police have begun ticketing protesters, writing 30 traffic tickets for infractions like excessive noise for horn honking and disobeying street signs.

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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

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3 hours ago

November 3, 2025

Ahron Young

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.

Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.

The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

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3 hours ago

November 3, 2025

Ahron Young

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.

As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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Trump threatens Nigeria with U.S. military action over Christian killings

Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.

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4 hours ago

November 3, 2025

Ahron Young

Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.

Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Nigeria, ordering the U.S. military to prepare for potential action against Islamist militants. The former president has accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from targeted attacks and warned that U.S. aid could be cut off.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins Ticker to unpack Trump’s warnings, the potential military implications, and how Nigeria’s government has reacted. His fiery rhetoric has sparked debate over whether the situation constitutes a genocide or political grandstanding.

Observers are closely watching how this showdown could affect U.S.-Nigeria relations, with the world bracing for the next move in Trump’s bold new foreign policy push.

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