The fleet of truckers making its way to Ottawa as part of the “freedom convoy” is about to grow significantly.
Atlantic Canadian truck drivers are expected to join the demonstration throughout today as part of the movement opposing the vaccine mandates imposed on drivers entering Canada.
Departing Enfield, N.S. at 7 a.m., stops will be made at four locations in New Brunswick before stopping for the night in Quebec.
“We’re welcoming all persons to join the convoy in whole from your destination to Ottawa or in part to escort the convoy as far as you can into the province of your choice,” says Leanne Carter, Maritime coordinator for the freedom convoy.
Social media posts from across Canada show thousands of truckers en route to the nation’s capital. Canada Unity, the organizers of the event, have become popular in recent weeks for the freedom convoy, but Carter says their purpose exceeds the impact of one demonstration.
“People are throwing themselves, their money, their passion, they’re throwing everything behind this because Canada Unity isn’t just about a convoy it’s about Canadians coming back together in a time where we have been divided and segregated and ripped apart.”
Members of the convoy are expected to meet in Ottawa on Saturday.
