As Ottawa marks one 12 months because the “Freedom Convoy” arrived within the nationwide capitol, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he understands the anger and issues protesters have.
It remained quiet outdoors Parliament on Saturday morning, the place members of the Liberal caucus have been assembly for his or her winter retreat.
Trudeau says folks have the precise to protest, whereas Ottawa police have vowed that they don’t desire a repeat of final 12 months’s occasions.
Trudeau says he understands instances are robust proper now due to a world financial slowdown that’s anticipated to final the subsequent six to 12 months, however says his Liberal authorities will give attention to focused helps when the House of Commons resumes subsequent week.
On the final day of their winter retreat, Liberal MPs proceed to place forth priorities for the upcoming session, together with the creation of jobs.
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says in the case of job creation throughout the inexperienced power sector, final 12 months was the appetizer and this 12 months would be the primary course.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 28, 2023.
