Ottawa police chief resigns amid anti-mandate protests

Key Facts

• Image source, Getty Images Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has resigned after weeks of criticism for his handling of anti-vaccine mandate protests that have paralysed the city.
• "Since the onset of this demonstration, I have done everything possible to keep this city safe and put an end to this unprecedented and unforeseeable crisis," he said.
• Critics say protesters have been allowed to throw what at times resembled a party in the streets of Ottawa with minimal repercussion, complete with bouncy castles, barbeques and a hot tub.
• The OPP is not a part of Ottawa Police, but Ottawa Police have jurisdictional authority for the city and have been co-ordinating efforts of several police forces to contain the demonstrators.

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