The trucks may be gone from Ottawa. The Emergency Measures Act is over. But many questions remain.
One of the key issues is whether or not the Freedom Convoy is a one-off protest or a political movement gathering momentum. One thing is evident, what happened cannot be ignored.
Today’s show will explore one of the undercurrents of the protest – radicalization. During the protests, extremism was on full display. Instances of racism, hate, intimidation took place amongst others trying to exercise their right to protest.
Jennifer Wolowic, a co-leader of the Strengthening Canadian Democracy Initiative at Simon Fraser University, will talk about the aftermath of the protest and the lessons learned. She will also suggest ways to keep our communities in Northumberland places of vibrant democracies. Plus, she will suggest ways we can bridge the gaps with those we don’t see eye-to-eye.
Next, is an interview with the Northumberland Labour Council. It wrote a letter condemning the Freedom Convoy protest, saying it was impacting workers. It also set out a number of demands for the federal and provincial governments. President Dan Tobin will explain.
