Canada: Activists establish protest camp near Museum of Human Rights in central Winnipeg, Man., as of early July 19 to urge search for missing women

Event

Activists have established a protest camp near the Museum of Human Rights in central Winnipeg, Manitoba, as of early July 19 to press the government to carry out a search for the remains of two missing women in the nearby Brady landfill. The protesters had previously maintained a demonstration site and blockade near the landfill, until authorities demolished it July 18. The protest encampment will likely continue indefinitely. Demonstrators have stated their intentions to block nearby roads and railways.

Protests are likely near the encampment and other areas of Winnipeg, particularly near government buildings, over the coming days. Heightened security, as well as localized transit and business disruptions, are likely. Clashes between police and demonstrators are possible. Disruptions to passenger train services are possible.

Advice

Exercise caution near demonstrations. If clashes occur, immediately take shelter in a secure, non-government building. Monitor local news sources for ongoing information. Heed the directives of authorities. Do not attempt to circumvent blockades; wait for authorities to dismantle them. Plan for localized transit disruptions.