In a tweet, Ottawa Bylaw said the tables were ordered to be removed on Monday.
The tables that were ordered to be removed yesterday, after being placed on Wellington Street and Metcalfe. There is zero tolerance for the placement of tables or materials (including tents) that burden sidewalks or streets during upcoming demonstrations. (1/3) #OttCity #OttNews pic.twitter.com/66ZQkKYS8i – Statute of Ottawa (@OttawaBylaw) June 28, 2022 “There is zero tolerance for placing tables or materials (including tents) on sidewalks or streets during upcoming demonstrations,” the tweet said. However, the statutory law went on to say that no charges were imposed because the people at the table complied with the request to remove it. A photo shared by Ottawa Bylaw shows a white table set up next to a sign that appears to mention “Freedom Pact” leader Pat King and the words “the line”, although part of the sign was hidden by a lamppost. The phrase “hold the line” was a rallying cry for the occupiers last winter as they were pushed out of the city center by police. “While respecting the fundamental right to protest, we call on the protesters to respect the people of Ottawa by following all municipal regulations,” said Ottawa Bylaw. Groups have announced plans to protest in Ottawa against public health protection for COVID-19 and against the liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trinto. This comes as Ottawa police prepare for what they call a “unprecedented” Canada Day. With the main stage at LeBreton Flats this year due to a large pit on Parliament Hill due to construction, Ottawa police say their downtown Canada Day trail will extend about three miles from Flats to ByWard Market. Hundreds of RCMP officers are being brought in to assist local police. A vehicle control zone is also created. Speaking to CTV News at noon, interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell said police would be ready to respond to any attempt to retake the city and people should feel safe to celebrate Canada Day. . “The trauma our community suffered in February is at the heart of all our plans,” he said. “Canada Day is about celebrating our country. We want to encourage people to come down and we want to let them know that you can go down to a large area that will have a festive atmosphere.” Bell said there would be protests, but if they were legal, downtown Ottawa would be “a great place for Canada Day.”
