As an Ottawan, I want to denounce the Ottawa Police Association who like the Toronto PA has now endorsed the Conservatives. It's vile, unethical & makes me feel unsafe as a resident. So they'll stand by for the next convoy terrorizing us too? Here's their letter:
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They will never earn back our trust.
https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/who-we-are/contact-us.aspx
Mark Carney
In the unlikely event you think this is not a problem, please re-think
ESPECIALLY after 2022, they must earn the trust of Ottawa residents by being clear they work for everyone -this is not that, trust has never returned, and this makes it worse
Just useless.
OPP as well—do you remember all the cozy chats through vehicle windows?
The only badass law enforcers were the horses.
the police is expected to be a public service, they need to maintain independence
valid criticisms of the police force aside, how are we to believe that they would serve us, if say, ottawa centre elects harden
He pardoned them his first day in office.
PP = mini TRUMP
WHAT DON’T THEY GET?
The memories in pol agys are short. Both parties have failed to do anything truly meaningful on the crime file. There was as much catch-and-release under Harper as with Libs before or after him.
https://bsky.app/profile/saskboy.bsky.social/post/3lnr2iela2k2a
If Carney wins is it just going to be endless convoys in Ottawa again, with the police supporting them, standing by and doing nothing and pretending they are "lawful" protests (they were not)?
The FreeDumbers AND the cops will be in for a surprise if they ever try that again.
CIVILIANS make laws for the police to follow and enforce, and we do that THROUGH our chosen government - which may be a minority coalition.
They should stay in their lane.
Everything looks like a nail if you are a hammer.
This endorsement reflects the congruence of the police with the Maple MAGA conservative base.
Please choose wisely.
This is happening here in the States:
https://bsky.app/profile/fanofwalt.bsky.social/post/3ln4ijkcjzs2s
They allowed fascists to take over our downtown core for weeks in 2022. They stood by, did nothing. The main buildings of all 3 branches of our gov't were on the street being occupied, & the fascists were amassing jerry cans of fuel. Our Jan 6
We’re watching Canada edge precipitously toward the fascism we now have in the US.
Hold fast, Canucks.
Don’t let it happen there.
#ElbowsUp means Ballots In for Carney
It happened in Toronto in 2018 & the murderer was an incel inspired by Elliot Rodger. Our borders are porous to MAGA merde, but we have our homegrown share as well (ex Jordan Peterson, Proud Boys founder, Musk are all/part Canadian)
My own limited experience with police in my area, some know that starving social services increases their challenge. It gives me some hope.
#Ottawa
#convoy
#police
#PoilievreIsJustLikeTrump
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
We remember.
And we'll remember you backing the shameless miscreant who cheered on the lawbreakers y'all coddled.
#Poilievre #FreeDumbConvoy #Election2025
Vote for Canada, not the ConservaTrumps.
Their main focus seems to be hosting events
https://ottawapa.ca/weddings-and-special-events/
OPS's logo should be a little gas canisters, considering how convoy-friendly they are.
I tried to make that point though on the Bad Place
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-police-association-releases-statement-slamming-mayoral-candidate-catherine-mckenney
They'd love nothing more than to see a fascist little dick like Poilievre trample our Charter of Rights by using the Notwithstanding Clause.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-police-union-endorsement-1.6607093
ZERO respect for @tps.ca
Police Unions should not endorse political candidates.
But after 2022, the Ottawa Police needs to earn back public trust, and this does the opposite.
#CPCisMAGA
#StopFascism
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
After everything PP and the Freedom Convoy did to Ottawa for over 3 weeks. Disgraceful.
PP had railed against unions speaking for individual members
Funny how he can accept this support when he's totally against these actions