The convoy protest was not about just the pandemic. As plans for the so-called “Freedom Convoy” gained momentum, its leaders made clear that they were in it for the long haul. In a mid-February livestream, MacKenzie warned his listeners not to trust promises from the Conservative party to repeal vaccination mandates. Organizers framed the demonstration as a protest against COVID-19 vaccination mandates and lockdowns, a cause within the mainstream of Canadian opinion. Occupiers, and their supporters back home, essentially had a 24-hour news network — by occupiers, for occupiers.

Source: thestar March 19, 2022 21:43 UTC