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What should we expect from the "freedom" protests on Canada Day?
FromThe Big Story
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27 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2022
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A leaked intelligence document suggests that the vast majority of protesters planning to be at Parliament Hill on Canada Day will be peaceful. Many of the organizers say the same. But not everyone...The document also warns of extremist elements that are trending towards hatred and violence. Will we see these people at what is usually a happy celebration? Are police prepared this time to prevent a situation from escalating? Should members of parliament meet with organizers? And ... with almost all covid restrictions gone, what are these protests about now, anyway?GUEST: Justin Ling, investigative journalist, writing in Vice, newsletter: bugeyedandshameless.com
Released:
Jun 27, 2022
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