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The Premier Reportedly Preparing To Invoke Emergency Measures Today

Traffic shutdown this morning by protests on Ambassador Bridge

Ford looking at ways to end protest in Ottawa and in Windsor at Ambassador Bridge

The Premier has a media conference scheduled for this morning, at 10:30.

He will be joined by Transport Minister Caroline Mulroney and Solicitor Sylvia Jones.

Word is the Premier mayis planning to invoke emergency measures to end the trucker’s protests. 

Word is the Premier may also declare a state of emergency to end the protests in Ottawa and Windsor.

Meantime, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a virtual meeting with federal opposition leaders last night where he called on all MP's from every party to denounce the ``illegal blockades and occupations happening across the country.''

He updated them on the latest developments and stressed the importance of them calling an end to the blockades at border crossings near Coutts, Alberta; Emerson, Manitoba; and at southwestern Ontario's busy Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge.

Trudeau tweeted that protesters are harming communities, jobs, businesses, and the Canadian economy. 

According to Bloc Quebecois party officials, the PM and opposition leaders agreed to keep details of the meeting confidential for security reasons. 

The protests are expected to spread this weekend with Canada Unity organizing a demonstration tomorrow on both sides of the Peace Bridge. 

According to a report in the Niagara Falls Review, organizors say they have no plans to impede traffic on the span. 

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