OPS advises of downtown traffic disruptions ‘due to a planned demonstration and march’

Picture of Ottawa police officers. Photo/OPS

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Nov 4, 2023 02:17:55 PM.

Last Updated Nov 4, 2023 02:17:59 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is warning people expect traffic disruptions in Ottawa’s downtown core on Saturday, Nov. 4.

The OPS said there is “a planned demonstration and march.”

The OPS released a statement on Nov. 4, saying it is “committed to ensuring that Ottawa remains a safe and inclusive place for all.”

“Hate has no place in our city,” the OPS said on X.

Anyone who witnesses or experiences hate-motivated incidents is asked to report them to police by calling 613-236-1222 or by filing a report online at http://ottawapolice.ca/report.

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