Court grants immediate injunction against protests in Calgary's Beltline neighbourhood
The city of Calgary received a temporary restraining order as part of its fight against ongoing protests.
The Court of Queen's Bench Alberta granted an injunction relating to ongoing mass protests in the Beltline neighbourhood and other areas of Calgary. The injunction seeks to prevent ongoing violations of Canadian law and city laws, and to strengthen and clarify enforcement powers. It is effective immediately and will remain in effect until the court considers the application for a permanent injunction, city officials said in a statement.
Public protests and events are still allowed, but only if they are conducted in accordance with local laws and if all necessary permits are obtained.
Protests in Calgary against public health restrictions related to COVID-19 began almost 2 years ago. They continued in the Beltline neighbourhood every week, even though most of the restrictions in the province had been lifted. In recent weeks, counter-protesters have begun demonstrations in the same neighbourhood.
"We fully support the right to peaceful protest, but we understand the damage these ongoing protests have done to residents and businesses in the area," City Manager David Duckworth said in a press release.
The Calgary Police Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the police response plan for the ongoing protests in the Beltline neighbourhood. Officers will discuss the operational plan privately, but then hold a public meeting to share as much information as possible with the public.
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