James Topp

2022 - 6 - 30

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Poilievre leads march of convoy protesters beside man with far-right ... (Globalnews.ca)

Alongside Pierre Poilievre, helping to lead the crowd of protesters who were pushing for a permanent end to vaccine mandates, was a man in a bright vest ...

Brigitte Belton is an unvaccinated trucker who helped organize the so-called “Freedom Convoy” protest that snarled Ottawa’s streets for weeks earlier this year. “The campaign never stated we wouldn’t meet with Topp or anyone else. “I ask them to remain peaceful no matter what happens, no matter how out of control the Ottawa Police Services become, because they have been out of control,” she said. During his appearance on Mackenzie’s show, Topp is heard saying Mackenzie’s broadcast and others like it “kept (him) hanging on… “While not every participant in the COVID-19 conspiracy movement, or the convoy is far-right, or hateful, showing solidarity with the movement tells the Canadian far-right that they have a home in the Conservative Party. It is interpreted by those people that their views are acceptable, and even encouraged.” “It’s deeply concerning that a mainstream politician is aligning with and showing support for the movement that birthed the so-called freedom convoy,” Elizabeth Simons, deputy director of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, told Global News in a statement.

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Veteran James Topp arrives in Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine ... (CTV Edmonton)

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp has started the final leg of his cross-country march to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

And then when it became safe he decided it was time to jump in at a carefully staged photo op during the convoy. Topp was charged with two counts of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. As stocks continue to slump, it can be easy to let your emotions take over if you've got money invested in the market. "We rise to serve Canadians with honesty, respect and compassion, for the purpose of reuniting our people. The Member of Parliament added Topp told him he doesn't want to disrupt the capital over Canada Day. "Folks, be considerate this weekend, you're going to Ottawa, be considerate. Saint John is having its dog day. The crowd chanted "Thank you" as Topp hugged supporters. According to the Twitter account "Live from the Shed" and the Freedom Fighters Canada website, other events planned for Canada Day include a "March to Freedom" starting from Parliament Hill at 3:30 p.m. and speeches, live music and DJs on Parliament Hill from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The groups Police on Guard for Thee, Veterans 4 Freedom and Freedom Fighters Canada are planning a "Freedom Family Picnic" in Strathcona Park on Friday. Topp is scheduled to speak at the picnic. "What I would like to see with the establishment of C3 - the Canadian Citizens Coalition is for us to have further conversations about the way forward, about the way of the future, of what we see Canada being and becoming," said Topp. "I think that he is advocating freedom of choice.

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James Topp on his monumental march across Canada (True North)

Canadian Armed Forces Veteran James Topp has been marching towards Ottawa from Vancouver since February in protest of heavy-handed government Covid ...

Since Topp began his journey, the legacy media has either ignored him or inaccurately covered his story. Unlike the mainstream media, True North isn’t getting a government bailout. Unlike the legacy media, True North has been covering Topp’s march since the start.

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Poilievre among those marching with soldier charged for criticizing ... (pentictonherald.ca)

OTTAWA - Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre joined the final leg of a march led by a Canadian soldier charged for speaking out against ...

All of these claims have figured prominently in the discourse surrounding the “Freedom Convoy.” Marchers of all different ages, including some children, screamed “Freedom!” as they began to leave the park and make their way downtown. Topp's supporters lined up to shake his hand, hug him and take selfies, and the crowd periodically chanted his name. Lich, who faces multiple charges including mischief and obstructing police, will remain in custody until her bail hearing on Tuesday. Members of the crowd booed loudly. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and the city’s interim police chief, Steve Bell, have promised to crack down on any illegal activity.

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Number of Conservative members surge: party says 675000 eligible ... (CBC.ca)

The Conservative Party of Canada has released a preliminary list of members eligible to vote in the party's September leadership race showing there are now ...

It's time to heal," he said in a statement. A spokesperson for Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen said her office was aware of the event, but did not help organize it. "Today I walked alongside military veteran, James Topp, who has travelled the country by foot for free choice," Poilievre said in a Tweet. "End all mandates. "Mr. Poilievre ... supported an illegal blockade," Charest said in the first debate. "He continues to show more interest in wedge politics than moving out of this pandemic. Topp has since been leading a four-month march to the capital from Vancouver. A party official speaking on background said a majority of the non-compliant sign-ups were dropped because they had been paid for by someone other than the member. Poilievre denied the charge, but defended his support of those protesting vaccine mandates. The list may also help Brown decide on his future in the race. Brodie said campaigns will have to substantiate their challenges by providing some valid explanation for why a member should be removed from the list. They will have until Monday to request members be removed or added to the list. Between February and June the party says roughly 613,000 thousand members signed up, although 45,000 of those are likely party renewals.

Four arrested as march by anti-vaccine mandate soldier ends at ... (National Post)

The event seemed non-violent as James Topp met with supporters for photographs. But soon after, police said they were responding to a 'situation' and made…

About 85 per cent of Canadians have received at least one dose. All of these claims have figured prominently in the discourse surrounding the Freedom Convoy. Lich, who faces multiple charges including mischief and obstructing police, will remain in custody until her bail hearing on Tuesday. Members of the crowd booed loudly. Earlier Thursday, Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre joined the final leg of Topp’s march. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and the city’s interim police chief, Steve Bell, have promised to crack down on any illegal activity. Plan. What’s the answer? “Heed the call. “I have met thousands of people in my journey from Vancouver to Ottawa and a lot of them have lost hope. Cheers and chants of “Freedom!” erupted as he arrived at the National War Memorial on Thursday evening. Article content Article content

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Soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates completes march in Ottawa ... (CTV Edmonton)

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp marched through Ottawa on Thursday on the final leg of his cross-country march, and was joined by Conservative Party ...

Summer is officially here as the first long weekend of the season approaches. On any given day it’s not hard to find out what’s happening in the major, mainstream sports. Topp was charged with two counts of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. And then when it became safe he decided it was time to jump in at a carefully staged photo op during the convoy. As stocks continue to slump, it can be easy to let your emotions take over if you've got money invested in the market. "We rise to serve Canadians with honesty, respect and compassion, for the purpose of reuniting our people. Two of Canada's largest airlines announced steps this week to cope with delays, cancellations and service issues. The Member of Parliament added Topp told him he doesn't want to disrupt the capital over Canada Day. "Folks, be considerate this weekend, you're going to Ottawa, be considerate. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services is helping seniors protect themselves against fire. Saint John is having its dog day. The crowd chanted "Thank you" as Topp hugged supporters.

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Anti-mandate groups return to Ottawa, but future of movement ... (CBC.ca)

Nearly five months after they were forced out of Ottawa, Freedom Convoy protesters are returning to the capital this weekend, where along with a more determined ...

"They want you to be the people they accuse you of being. "It's trying to influence a court decision, and that's serious." "I think one of the challenges for police right now is that there aren't leaders. "[Prime Minister Justin Trudeau] should be in jail for treason. There is infighting," Carvin said. There are different movements. There is jockeying. Federal conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre turned up Thursday marching with veteran James Topp In their messages to supporters, influential figures in the convoy movement are frequently ambivalent about their commitment to the democratic process. They want you to be the terrorists," said the anonymous host of Live From the Shed, a webcast dedicated to the convoy movement. In the minds of some convoy supporters, though, the policing strategy is part of an attempt to goad the movement into violence. The convoy events planned this weekend include a march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Thursday, a march to Parliament Hill on Friday, and a pancake breakfast on Saturday — each hosted by a different group.

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Soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates completes march in Ottawa ... (CTV Edmonton)

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp marched through Ottawa on Thursday on the final leg of his cross-country march, and was joined by Conservative Party ...

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Mission Accomplished for Veteran James Topp Who Walked From ... (The Epoch Times)

OTTAWA—Veteran James Topp accomplished his mission on Thursday when he climbed the stairs of the War Memorial in ...

I could not have done it without the encouragement and the support in every possible way.” “You all helped me get here as well. It wasn’t just me marching, it was all of you. The veteran and his team of 12 completed a 4,300-kilometre journey on foot from Vancouver to Ottawa, which Topp started in February to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. OTTAWA—Veteran James Topp accomplished his mission on Thursday when he climbed the stairs of the War Memorial in Ottawa and took a knee in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At every step, organizers, veterans, and a small security detail tried to get the crowd to make space for Topp as people sought to get close to him.

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