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by akomtu 1589 days ago
A proper answer would be to lift the mandate to vaccinate all truckers, because it doesn't make any sense anyway, give them 2 days to clear the roads, and bring in troops if they refuse. Problem is, Trudeau's ego is too big to yield to a bunch of unwashed truckers.
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sailingparrot 1589 days ago
Except Trudeau lifting the mandate would not change anything since this is also a requirements by the US for truckers to cross.

But sure, it's all because of Trudeau's ego.

"beginning in early January 2022, DHS will require that all inbound foreign national travelers crossing U.S. land or ferry POEs – whether for essential or non-essential reasons – be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination. This approach will provide ample time for essential travelers such as truckers, students, and healthcare workers to get vaccinated."

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/10/12/secretary-mayorkas-allow...

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b112 1589 days ago
Except Trudeau lifting the mandate would not change anything

So it causes no harmful change for Canadians in general, for as you say, nothing changes.

So... why not give in to this demand then?

As an aside, forcing truckers to get vaccinated makes no sense. They mostly work in isolation, and it isn't like blocking the virus at borders really helps these days.

I support forced vaccination for front line health care workers, those caring for the elderly, where it matters.

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staticman2 1589 days ago
Laws in a democracy shouldn't be set by whatever minority decides to block streets with heavy equipments.

Giving in would set a terrible precedent and would undermine Canada's continued existence as a free society.

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