Protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Canada have triggered a state of emergency in Ottawa, Ontario.

Police are outnumbered by demonstrators who are well supplied and happy to disrupt 'for as long as it takes'.

The protest started with long haul truckers who oppose COVID-19 vaccine legislation and inspired a 'movement' of people who supported their cause.

Sky's Martha Kelner spoke with politicians and protesters getting stuck in.

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