Convoy Update: Trudeau isolatin’ while truckers keep on truckin’
Ready for another Canadian convoy update? Grab a coffee and let’s take a peek at what we are seeing both on the road, and from the desks of public officials and media outlets.
Despite the recent words from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau which labelled the Freedom Convoy as a “small, fringe minority” with “unacceptable views” — among other very negative rumours and articles now circulating — the truckers indeed have kept on truckin’, and continue their journey east!
This morning, the part of the convoy that Rebel reporters Mocha Bezirgan and Selene Galas are embedded with left Thunder Bay, Ontario early in the morning while it was still dark.
HAPPENING NOW:
— Mocha Bezirgan (@BezirganMocha) January 27, 2022
The western part of the #ConvoyForFreedom2022 is about to hit the road in Thunder Bay to continue towards Ottawa.
Full video coming soon @RebelNewsOnline w/ @Selenecxliv
Go to https://t.co/Apz9xNQUhJ for more and support our convoy coverage if you can. pic.twitter.com/4GmTPHnhqY
They hit a bit of a snag on Highway 17, but that's no surprise since Canadian weather always presents a unique set of challenges to long highway drives at this time of year!
The highway partially reopened, but there is now a delay for their next stop at Sault Ste Marie.
The #FreedomConvoyCanada from the west has arrived to Nipigon, ON. However, there is uncertainty on the ground regarding the highway closure. https://t.co/Apz9xNQUhJ pic.twitter.com/pUrKSPGKnC
— Mocha Bezirgan (@BezirganMocha) January 27, 2022
Update:
— Mocha Bezirgan (@BezirganMocha) January 27, 2022
Part of highway 17 is now open just after the arrival of the #FreedomConvoy2022
Unless the other part of the highway reopens, there will still be a 3hr delay to Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
(Assuming it’s still closed)
👉 https://t.co/Apz9xNQUhJ@Selenecxliv pic.twitter.com/oPCN9Q5ar9
Update from the convoy:
— Selene Galas (@Selenecxliv) January 27, 2022
This is the route the convoy will be taking while traveling towards Sault Ste. Marie, due to the road closure on Hwy 17
We will update more as we come unto new information from our inner sources #FreedomConvoy2022 #TruckersForFreedom @BezirganMocha pic.twitter.com/FZBXKAoPOg
Further east, in another leg of the large and continual line of truckers, Toronto also offered an enthusiastic reception — with a unique display of boom trucks showing their support!
Massive turnout in Toronto for the #ConvoyForFreedom2022.
— Efron Monsanto 🇨🇦 (@realmonsanto) January 27, 2022
Citizen journalist catches the state broadcaster(CBC) turning their cameras away from the large crowd.https://t.co/cTm6cKHpsA pic.twitter.com/FKl3EfLI11
Boom truck operators showing support for the truckers convoy off highway 401 in Toronto. https://t.co/8hpC710hZK@RebelNewsOnline pic.twitter.com/6mJkWGIIOB
— Lincoln Jay (@lincolnmjay) January 27, 2022
Cambridge, London and Port Hope are also representing, with people braving the wind and cold to show their appreciation for the convoy.
Supporters currently gathered at a highway 401 overpass on the east-end of Cambridge, ON to greet and cheer on the truckers' freedom convoy.
— Dakota Christensen (@dax_christensen) January 27, 2022
Local OPP are friendly and supportive, on scene to direct traffic and ensure no vehicles block the overpass.https://t.co/KMTIfkoh9C pic.twitter.com/iYcssoN2Ap
HAPPENING NOW: Canadians are out in London, Ontario supporting The Trucker's Convoy!
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) January 27, 2022
Check out https://t.co/DEN7zzSz9G for more.
Follow @Kay_Whoa and @isabellerivo! pic.twitter.com/jT0XlJaR6D
Support growing for #FreedomConvoy2022 in Port Hope, Ontario waiting for the main convoy line pic.twitter.com/qYVyukeTAZ
— Tamara Ugolini 🇨🇦 (@TamaraUgo) January 27, 2022
As for what reactions we are seeing to the convoy, let’s start with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Today, Trudeau announced that he has been ”exposed to COVID-19” and, despite a negative rapid test and having no symptoms, as well as Ontario rules not requiring fully vaccinated, symptomless individuals to isolate, the prime minister is isolating for five days and working from home.
Amazing timing!
Last night, I learned that I have been exposed to COVID-19. My rapid test result was negative. I am following @OttawaHealth rules and isolating for five days. I feel fine and will be working from home. Stay safe, everyone – and please get vaccinated.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 27, 2022
Trudeau has weaponized police forces against the peaceful trucker convoy.
— Ezra Levant 🍁 (@ezralevant) January 27, 2022
Trudeau himself has made an excuse to hide from the media for five days -- he's triple-vaxxed and had a negative Covid test, but he's hiding.
He'll let his cops block democracy. That's how Castro does it.
Then, there is NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.
Singh recently denounced both the convoy and his brother-in-law’s donation and support of it. Now, in an interesting turn of events, his brother-in-law has decided that he wants his donation back.
Shout out to Jagmeet Singh’s brother-in-law 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/qdtTfeq4QP
— Hungry for Truth with Drea Humphrey (@DreaHumphrey) January 26, 2022
Well, it appears when Jagmeet Singh takes a break from Tik Tok he can get something done. After publicly condemning his own family member, his brother-in-law suddenly claims to have not understood where he was donating THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to. pic.twitter.com/DUQzP0xQr0
— Hungry for Truth with Drea Humphrey (@DreaHumphrey) January 27, 2022
As for politicians who support the convoy, a few are speaking up.
Of note is Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre who pointed out hypocrisy in the mainstream media regarding how they’re labelling the convoy participants as “extremists.”
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre pointed out that CBC employees have accused the company of systemic racism, "and yet we don't see the media here generalize the CBC as racist."https://t.co/j8qGanSZ1L
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) January 27, 2022
Canadian mainstream media and many politicians continue to condemn the convoy, claiming it is full of bigots and racists, among other labels. However, in a small win, one statement as reported by Parliament Today from national security expert Jessica Davis warning those who donate to the convoy that they may be supporting ‘terrorism,’ has been removed.
They deleted the tweet. https://t.co/Ms2i5OBzfZ pic.twitter.com/IYyyR3PvQu
— Marie Oakes (@TheMarieOakes) January 27, 2022
Despite the loud criticism from some angry keyboard warriors, though, support continues from all over the world. Podcasters, pundits, and even folks who don’t give a darn about politics are talking about this massive protest.
Elon Musk even weighed in to throw some support behind the truckers!
Canadian truckers rule
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 27, 2022
For up-to-date information, please continue to check www.ConvoyReports.com where we will let you know what is happening as the epic journey continues!
Also feel free to tune into the recording of today’s livestream with Sheila Gunn Reid and Matt Brevner as they discuss more of what is going on with the truckers protest for freedom.