The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) remained out in force overnight and continue to manage crowds following Saturday's COVID-19 mandate protest.
While the event remained peaceful, OPS said that they encountered several challenges with demonstrators, including sporadic road blockages by trucks, which officers worked to clear.
"These high-risk situations were de-escalated and resolved with no arrests," police said in a release.
However, some events are continuing to be investigated.
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"National monuments will be protected and should be respected by all," OPS said in response to Saturday's incidences. "Barricades are installed to block any vehicular access to the path in front of the National War Memorial."
Police said that "resources are fully stretched and fully engaged" in the management of the protest and traffic and trying to maintain emergency lanes.
"For residents and businesses in the core, police are working to mitigate the impacts of the demonstration, such as gridlock and parked vehicles," the OPS's statement read.
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Police have asked that citizens stay out of the downtown core for the time being.
