Ontario Premier Declares State Of Emergency, Truckers To Face $100,000 Fines, Up To Year In Prison [VIDEO]

CTV News reports:

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency as the truck convoy protests continue to disrupt traffic and prevent the transport of goods across the Canadian border.

Ford made the announcement Friday, saying that he will convene cabinet and “use legal authorities to urgently enact orders” that will protect international border crossings, as well as the 400-series highways, airports, bridges, ports and railways in the province.

Fines for non-compliances will be severe, the premier said, with a maximum penalty of $100,000 and up to a year imprisonment.

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Fines up to $100,000 and a year in prison possible for blocking bridges, 400-series highways, airports, railways, roads, sidewalks, and inhibiting emergency vehicles.

Ford says orders are temporary, but hopes to make them permanent. https://t.co/rCZZzoX3oH via @CTVToronto

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