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The movement is portrayed as a stand for personal responsibility and accountability. People are not only protesting but actively reclaiming these rights through peaceful demonstration, embodying Canadian values of politeness, resilience, and community involvement—despite the winter's brutal cold.
The Catalyst: Overreach and Truckers' Crucial Role
The protests were triggered by government overreach affecting truckers—the backbone of Canada's supply chain. Nick points out that truckers, essential for delivering goods across vast distances, felt their rights infringed upon when mandates required them to quarantine or be vaccinated to cross the U.S.-Canada border.