"Declaring a state of emergency reflects the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing demonstrations and highlights the need for support from other jurisdictions and levels of government"

"Anyone attempting to bring material supports to the demonstrators could be subject to arrest."

"Overnight, demonstrators exhibited extremely disruptive and unlawful behaviour, which presented risks to public safety and unacceptable distress for Ottawa residents,"

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-freedom-convoy-protest-1.5769811

Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency