Convoy of motorcyclists: common roots with the demonstration of truckers

the Rolling Thunder Ottawa and several events held on the sidelines of the rally are scheduled to begin on Friday and then continue through Sunday. The reasons for these rallies differ according to each group officially involved in the organization of the event, but a common point remains: the organizers were all involved, in one way or another, in the demonstration of the truckers of January and February.

The organizer is a veteran who lives a little outside of Ottawa, who was present during the situation in January and February. There is no official veterans organization that recognizes this group, so it’s very similar as a group to what we saw in January. that’s why [des] measures have been put in place that will inevitably have impacts for residents in adjacent areasexplained the councilor for the Rideau-Vanier district, Mathieu Fleury, Friday morning, in an interview with RDI.

A group known as Live From the Shed was the most vocal and visible organizer of the events surrounding the rolling thunder.

The Shed made a name for itself during the truckers’ demonstration by offering a 24-hour live broadcast of the activities taking place on the street Wellingtonduring what became an occupation of downtown Ottawa.

Jason Vanderwier – often called Jay from the Shed – possessed the black freighter carrying a fishing shack-like structure on the bed of a truck.

During the truckers’ protest, the structure was clearly visible to anyone entering downtown Ottawa. Jason Vanderwier was among the first protesters to arrive on the street Wellingtonparking his vehicle near the corner of the street Metcalfein front of Parliament Hill.

According to statements in social media videos and media interviews, Mr. Vanderwier has fitted out this vehicle so that it is possible to reside in it during the event.

The Protesters’ Main Media Channel

David Paisley traveled from his home in the region of Kitchener-Waterlooin Ottawa, to attend the demonstrations for a weekend this winter, but he finally decided to extend his stay and get more involved.

He quickly became a captain de factoresponsible for coordinating the supply of fuel and meals to protesters stationed on the street Wellington.

Quickly, Messrs. Vanderwier and Paisley joined with other people to form what became Live from the Shed – one of many popular social media channels that said they wanted to keep fans and curious viewers up to date with what was happening in Ottawa.

Mr. PaisleyMr. Vanderwier and others regularly filmed their activities and broadcast them to thousands of viewers.

Both were arrested on February 19 and Mr. Vanderwier filmed his arrest on his own live feed. He was charged with four counts, including mischief and disobeying a court order, before eventually being released.

Mr. Paisley was arrested and later released without charge.

Both continued to participate in the protests organized on the sidelines of the truckers’ convoy that took place in southern Ontario, as soon as the demonstration in Ottawa ended.

Veterans 4 Freedom

The social networks of Live From the Shed continued to promote various events. In recent days, Mr. Paisley even became one of the voices of the rolling thundernext to Neil Sheard.

Mr. shedwhich was presented by Mr. Paisley in a video Live From the Shed April 13 as Neil from the Hillrose to prominence after he appeared in a video calling on motorcyclists to come to Ottawa for an event at the National War Memorial, organized by a group calling itself Veterans 4 Freedom.

Mr. shed explained that the event rolling thunder has always been devoted to veterans and has always taken place at the Monument and that it aims to restore their dignity to veterans.

The organizers and speakers are veterans only. That said, it’s open to the public and we can’t stop anyone from attending to show us their support.reads a statement from the group.

While it remains unclear what protesters will do in response to the City’s plans to block vehicles from approaching the National War Memorial, Mr. shed was to see the motorbikes parade past the monument, then lay a wreath and hold speeches. He says the plan is to leave town next.

The group’s steering committee includes Tom Marazzo, who also rose to prominence during the truckers’ convoy to Ottawa, sometimes acting as official spokesperson for the protesters. He has since announced his candidacy in Peterborough-Kawartha for the far-right party, the Ontario Party.

Events outside the convoy, for Freedom Fighters Canada

According to Mr. shedthe rolling thunder is not associated with an event scheduled on Parliament Hill and organized by another group known as Freedom Fighters Canada.

However, this group promotes the rolling thunder on its website. In a post dated April 6, the group writes motorcyclists come to Ottawa to peacefully celebrate our FREEDOM!.

The group also shared a video of Mr. shed promoting the event, writing: We want everyone who rides four wheels to know that they are welcome to join in the fun at Memorial Park! Park your vehicle and come support our brothers and sisters who gather around the War Memorial and will lay a wreath.

The group regularly organizes events Fringy-Fridaywhere flags and posters are waved in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who stand against the oppression of the Canadian government.

Freedom Fighters Canada and its main member, Jerome O’Sullivanhave also regularly helped plan and organize events adjacent to the truckers’ convoy around Parliament Hill, often promoting related events on their social media.

They are currently coordinating a march through downtown Ottawa on Friday evening.

With information from David Fraserof The Canadian News