The truckers Freedom Convoy in Canada continues even after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned the truckers the government is ready to “respond with whatever it takes.” Furthermore, an Ontario judge on Friday ordered protestors to end the blockade at Ambassador Bridge, and TD Bank gave around a million dollars donated to the Freedom Convoy to the Canadian court. Two cryptocurrency fundraising campaigns have been completed successfully and Canadian officials are aware.
Trudeau Warns Freedom Convoy Participants Could Face ‘Real Consequences’ if They Don’t Leave
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s had enough of the protestors and he’s warned participants that they could face “real consequences” if they don’t pack it up. “Today, I shared a clear message to those taking part in illegal blockades and occupations: We’ve heard you. However, breaking the law can lead to severe penalties. It’s time to go home to your communities,” Trudeau further explainedAt a press conference.
Reports claim that the Biden administration has been regularly briefed about protests in Canada, Trudeau and elsewhere. tweeted that he’s been in touch with U.S. president Joe Biden. “Today, @POTUS Biden and I spoke about the illegal blockades at the border,” the Canadian Prime Minister wrote. “I updated him on the situation, and we discussed the American and global influence on the protests. We agreed that, for the security of people and our economies, these blockades cannot continue.”
Judge orders protestors to leave Ambassador Bridge. TD Bank gives over a million dollars in non-refunded donations to the Ontario Court
Four days ago, Bitcoin.com News reported on the trucker’s Freedom Convoy, as thousands of protestors have been occupying the streets of Ottawa protesting the vaccine mandates. In the report, it was noted that on this day protestors moved toward the Ambassador Bridge,This is North America’s busiest border crossing. Just as the bridge blockade began, traffic began to clog near I-75. On Friday, an Ontario judge ordered that protestors vacate Ambassador Bridge. Protesters were allowed to leave the bridge by 7 PM that night, which was extended by the judge.
The occupation continued and Freedom Convoy participants protested throughout the weekend. Furthermore, after Gofundme shut down the Freedom Convoy’s fundraiser, around $1 million of non-refunded funds were handed over to the court by TD Bank. TD Bank told Toronto’s CTV News that it would surrender the money to the court system in Ontario. Despite the the moves by Gofundme and TD Bank, another fundraising platform called Givesendgo explained it would not comply with the Ontario court’s demands.
“Know this. Canada has absolutely ZERO jurisdiction over how we manage our funds here at Givesendgo,” the company saidFollow us on Twitter. “All funds for EVERY campaign on Givesendgo flow directly to the recipients of those campaigns.”
‘The Grasp of Tyrants Is Waning:’ 2 Crypto Funds Successfully Raise Close to $1 Million in Censorship-Resistant Digital Assets
Two cryptocurrency funds are now in full swing, with one fundraising raising 100 bitcoin cash (BCH), and the other raising 21 bitcoin (BTC). 29 individuals contributed more than $32K in bitcoin cash today using current BCH exchange rates.
With 21.75133856 BTC raised by 531 contributors, the BTC fundraising for 21 Bitcoin exceeded its goal. A contributor contributed 5 BTC in today’s BTC fundraiser worth over $214K and wrote:
Tyrants’ grip is losing its hold.
Reports from Toronto’s CTV News indicate that Canadian officials are well aware of the cryptocurrency crowdfunding efforts dedicated to the Freedom Convoy’s truckers. The Ottawa Police, according to court documents, are well aware of cryptocurrency fundraising. A Canadian officer even discussed crypto fundraising in an affidavit. Erica Pimentel of Queens University explained to Toronto’s CTV News reporter Jon Woodward that the crypto fundraising could very well become a mainstay.
“I think bitcoin is going to become the currency of social movements. And they are going to be playing international whack-a-mole trying to stand in the way of those transactions,” Pimentel remarked to Woodward during her interview.
Reports published at 2 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, February 12, 2022, indicate that the Canadian police have started to “remove” protestors from blocking the Ambassador Bridge. NBC News’ reporters Henry Austin, David K. Li and Tim Stelloh note the “tense standoff appeared to be dissolving peacefully.”
“The Windsor Police & its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge,” the police said. “We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully & peacefully. Commuters are still being asked to avoid the areas affected by the demonstrations at this time.”
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