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Source: Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- The premier of Canadas biggest province declared a state of emergency, warning protesters choking off traffic at a key U.S. border crossing and causing gridlock in Canadas capital they face stiff punishment if they dont leave.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, in a news conference Friday alongside his solicitor general, said the government is enacting new powers to end the blockade, including issuing fines of up to C$100,000 ($78,800) and jail time.
The Ambassador Bridge from Windsor, Ontario into Detroit has been largely closed since Monday night. The conduit carries about one quarter of the commercial trade between the U.S. and Canada. Automakers including General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor Corp. have been forced to curb production.
The Ontario premier called the situation a pivotal moment for our nation with the the eyes of the world watching how Canada and its leaders confront growing public unrest over Covid-19 restrictions and the occupation of its capital citys downtown core.
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ontario-declares-state-of-emergency-over-blocked-us-bridge/ar-AATK5qV
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