Major Border Crossing Reopens After Canadian Truckers Protest Shut It Down

Major Border Crossing , Reopens After Canadian , Truckers Protest Shut It Down.

On February 8, Canada's busiest border crossing reopened after traffic ground to a halt for nearly a day as a result of protesting truckers.

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On February 8, Canada's busiest border crossing reopened after traffic ground to a halt for nearly a day as a result of protesting truckers.

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The BBC reports that truckers protesting Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandate blocked the Ambassador Bridge on the evening of February 7.

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The BBC reports that truckers protesting Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandate blocked the Ambassador Bridge on the evening of February 7.

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The bridge across the Detroit River is an important crossing between the United States and Canada.

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According to the BBC, more than 40,000 people and over $323 million worth of goods cross the bridge every day.

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Travelers were directed to take long detours, as hundreds of vehicles were backed up for miles.

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On February 7, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused protestors of trying to "blockade" the economy.

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On February 7, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused protestors of trying to "blockade" the economy.

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According to the BBC, demonstrations have been centered on the Canadian capital of Ottawa, where a state of emergency has been declared.

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According to the BBC, demonstrations have been centered on the Canadian capital of Ottawa, where a state of emergency has been declared.

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Many local businesses have reportedly had to close after the city was essentially brought to a standstill.

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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, who declared the state of emergency on February 6, said the protests were , "out of control.".

The BBC reports that the so-called Freedom Convoy began on January 9.

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Demonstrations have now reportedly spread to other Canadian cities, including Toronto and Vancouver.

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Internationally, the protests against COVID-19 restrictions and mandatory vaccination have seen rallies of support in New Zealand's capital Wellington and Canberra in Australia.

Internationally, the protests against COVID-19 restrictions and mandatory vaccination have seen rallies of support in New Zealand's capital Wellington and Canberra in Australia