The United We Roll! Convoy For Canada is running late and rolled past the Elliot Lake Highway 108 turnoff around 11 a.m. on its way to Sudbury. The convoy of about 100 large and small trucks is hoping to arrive in Ottawa later this evening.
The convoy from western Canada is expected to meet with a similar convoy from eastern Canada in Ottawa with plans for demonstrations in the capital against the federal government’s carbon tax and anti-oil shipping legislations. Organizers will be delivering opposition letters to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and also hope to meet with him.
They reportedly made stops in Iron Bridge and Blind River during this leg of the trip along Highway 17.
Stated an OPP news release issued today, “Ontario Provincial Police is warning motorists to be aware of potential traffic delays in the coming days. The United We Roll Truck Convoy is expected to travel through the province,” with demonstrations on Parliament Hill expected on Tuesday or Wednesday.
“Protest activities may periodically delay or interrupt the normal flow of traffic on area highways and arterial roads. The OPP is working with those involved to minimize the impact on the traveling public and to ensure order and public safety.
“The OPP's objective is to maintain the safe flow of traffic and, when delays occur, restore traffic flow in the safest manner possible.
“Motorists should check in advance for road advisory information and monitor local media and OPP social media for the latest updates. The OPP appreciates everyone's cooperation and patience during these occurrences.”
The convoy was greeted by a handful of supporters as it drove past the Elliot Lake Highway 108 turnoff.