A temporary injunction on protests in Calgary ended and the city said it will not proceed with its application for a permanent injunction..“The city originally sought the injunction due to the compounding impact of the long-term community disruption, increase in escalating behaviour causing public safety concerns and clear intention of participants to continue these activities,” the city said in a statement on Tuesday..“Since that time, the injunction has served its intended purpose which was to deter ongoing public safety issues, noise issues, traffic disruptions and other concerns raised by residents and businesses.”.After thanking everyone for their cooperation, the city said the injunction was no longer required as “ongoing activity can effectively be managed under existing laws and bylaws.”.“The [c]ity will continue to work collaboratively with its enforcement partners to monitor the impacts of any ongoing protest activity and whether it is necessary to seek future injunctive relief from the [c]ourts,” said the city..In the statement, the city also took the opportunity to remind Calgarians “relevant bylaws and legislation remain in effect” and advised those planning an event to ensure they acquire the appropriate permits..The temporary injunction was put in place March 18 to address ongoing protests in Calgary prohibiting activities including the blocking of traffic on roadways and sidewalks, the unnecessary use of horns and other audible warning devices, commercial activity in parks and any other activity that interrupts the enjoyment of parks by others..“We fully support the right to peaceful protest, but we understand the toll these ongoing protests have taken on the residents and businesses in this area,” said David Duckworth, city manager..But the junction was immediately condemned by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms..“This is an outrageous abuse of power. It seems that politicians, bureaucrats and the police chief have a very low opinion of the fundamental freedoms that have previously made Canada a great nation,” JCCF president John Carpay told the Western Standard..Melanie Risdon is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.mrisdon@westernstandard.news
