City officials promised a strong police presence and zero tolerance for those breaking regulations or causing disturbances as they planned for the return of anti-government and anti-COVID-19 protesters.
A march and rally at the National War Memorial on Thursday night drew a large crowd of more than 1,000 people, but demonstrations planned for Canada Day itself were much smaller.
Police say they have arrested 12 people and filed 50 criminal charges, although only some appear to be related to the protests.
Four people were arrested Thursday night and three eventually charged after police said an officer choked during a fight at the war memorial.
Another man was arrested earlier that day for allegedly violating bail conditions barring him from entering Ottawa.
Other incidents included a brawl near LeBreton Flats on Canada Day, where police say a 19-year-old man was held at gunpoint after brandishing a knife at RCMP. alleged attack on the same day in the Lower Town, where a 38-year-old and a 42-year-old were arrested. along with several gun and drug charges over the weekend.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 5, 2022.
