Canada Targets Bank Accounts of Protesters and Truckers

The transcript discusses the financial and non-financial measures taken by the Canadian government to address protests in Ottawa. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police provided banks with a list of protestors whose accounts should be frozen. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed some accounts have been frozen. Ottawa police are also erecting barriers to clear protestors. The financial crackdown extends to various financial entities, raising questions about the broader impact on the industry.

How has the government justified the freezing of accounts related to the protests?

What actions have the Royal Canadian Mounted Police taken regarding the protests in Ottawa?

What measures have been taken by Ottawa police to manage the protests physically?

What challenges does the government face in clearing out the protesters?

What are the potential implications of freezing bank accounts for the protesters?