The convoy rally is expected to bring parts of downtown Ottawa to a halt over the next two days. Street closures are planned around Parliament Hill to make room for the semi-trailers, pickup trucks, cars and buses. He had originally referred to his group as the "yellow vest convoy," but renamed it United We Roll after it was linked to extremist elements. The yellow vest movement started in France late last year when protesters took to the streets against rising fuel prices. Marie, Ont., yellow vest group that had boasted online to be part of the convoy.

Source: CBC News February 19, 2019 14:26 UTC