Over 25 Protesters Arrested at Canada-U.S Border Crossing.

On Feb. 13, police made further arrests to clear a protest barricade at a key Ontario border crossing, known as the Canada–US crossing, that connects Windsor and Detroit. The first arrest was made on Feb. 12 at the Ambassador Bridge, when a 27-year-old man was detained “for a criminal offense in relation to the demonstration.” Each day, hundreds of millions of dollars in trade pass through the international border crossing between Canada and the United States. On February 13, more arrests were made. Police said they’ve made more than 25 arrests, the majority of which are for criminal mischief. After a court ruling on Feb. 11 gave police broader power to clear the roadblock, police began moving in on the morning of Feb. 12. Since February 6, protesters have been occupying the site, demanding an end to COVID-19 regulations and…

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Quebec Canada Announces “Significant” Financial Penalty for Unvaccinated Citizens.

Quebec has declared that unvaccinated people will have to pay an additional “health contribution,” making it the first province in Canada to penalize anyone who refuse to be vaccinated. Premier François Legault made the decision at a news conference on Tuesday, a day after Horacio Arruda, the province’s head of public health, resigned, citing a loss of public trust in health-protection measures as the reason for his departure. Legault said the penalty would be more than $50 or $100 when asked if it would be in that range. The sum has yet to be determined, but he expects it to be “significant.” The premier said he was in negotiations with the finance minister because the penalty would most likely have to be paid each year when Quebecers file their taxes. People who do not have access to private insurance must…

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