A Statement from Ontario's Big City Mayors Urging All Orders of Government to Work Together to End the Convoy Protests

*Please see below a statement issued by the Ontario's Big City Mayors caucus.BARRIE, ON, Feb. 11, 2022 -- Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) unanimously passed a motion yesterday evening condemning the damaging actions of convoy protestors across the province. The motion reads as follows:"Ontario's Big City Mayors stand in solidarity with the Mayors of impacted cities and condemn the irresponsible and damaging actions of the convoy protestors. OBCM supports the right to a peaceful protest but what is happening in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge is unacceptable. Public disorder and lawlessness must end. Workers are being laid off, critical industries such as the auto sector are disrupted, residents are being forced to leave their homes, and illegal and dangerous actions are continuing. Experts are now suggesting that the economic impacts on goods and services could last for months, and we believe Ontario businesses have suffered enough.OBCM is grateful for the hard work of our first responders, many without a day off since the protests started, or who have travelled from other parts of the province to where they are needed most. The Mayors resolve their support for coordinated action by all orders of government to end the occupations and defend peace, order and good government."Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman, OBCM Chairinfo@ontariobigcitymayors.caontariobigcitymayors.ca / @ONBigCityMayorsRead the Ontario Housing Report: Housing Affordability Task Force report--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist