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Ontario has declared a state of emergency in response to two weeks of protests against Covid restrictions.
The order came as demonstrations continue to shut down parts of Ottawa and the Ambassador Bridge, a vital US-Canada trade link.
Blocking crucial infrastructure would be made “illegal” under the order, said Premier Doug Ford.
Protesters could face up to a year in jail and C$100,000 ($79,000; £58,000) in fines.
Mr Ford said the order would apply to anyone impeding the movement of goods, people and services along international border crossings, airports, ports and major highways.
The Canadian province will also provide additional authority so that the personal and commercial licences of protesters who do not comply may be cancelled.
“There will be consequences, and they will be severe,” Mr Ford said on Friday morning.
“To those who have attempted to disrupt our way of life by targeting…
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