Read the conclusions that city of Ottawa auditor general Nathalie Gougeon reached in her investigations into the handling of the 'Freedom Convoy.'
into the handling of the 'Freedom Convoy' protests last year.
The audit noted the tireless efforts of City staff during the emergency, many of whom worked behind the scenes, but were integral to the continued operations of the City and its services. The City also readily supported and collaborated with the OPS throughout the demonstration until the final enforcement actions were taken.
The audit also noted the importance of engaging the City’s senior leadership team and other key stakeholders in collective discussions to establish overall policy direction for the City’s response to an emergency and discuss key decisions to be made by the City.
The convoy protest that took place in Ottawa in early 2022 was an unprecedented emergency that significantly impacted both the OPS and the City of Ottawa. The OPS was the lead policing agency in managing the event and the City of Ottawa had a responsibility to support the OPS, and to manage the significant implications on the municipality and its residents.
With the benefit of hindsight, the audit identified opportunities for improvement in the area of collaboration between the OPS and the City to be considered in the response to future emergencies where both organizations are implicated. This includes sharing intelligence and plans with the appropriate City representatives to ensure a timely and coordinated response, leveraging the expertise of City staff, as appropriate, as well as formalizing roles and responsibilities for communications.
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