The National Post has learned Ontario’s PC government will introduce new measures at Queen’s Park on Monday, meant to prevent a repeat of last month’s freedom convoy blockades.
If passed, law enforcement will be able to direct owners and operators to remove their vehicles from illegal blockades, be able remove items used to illegally block roads, and be given the power to suspend both drivers’ licences and vehicle registration of participants.
The Ford government will also announce $100 million in new spending, including public order training for law enforcement agencies and establishing a permanent Ontario Provincial Police emergency management team.
The money will also go towards provincial procurement of what the government described as “critical equipment” — which according to a government source includes the purchase an undetermined number of tow trucks.
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