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'Freedom Convoy': Arrests made 

Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against rules that they must be vaccinated to enter the US.

They have been blocking access to the city of Ottawa for three weeks.

Rob and Roy discuss this news story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too.

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The story

Officials in Canada have now made more than 100 arrests as they seek to end a three-week blockade of the capital Ottawa by lorry drivers protesting against mandatory Covid vaccinations to enter the United States.

More than 20 vehicles have been towed away.

Key words and phrases

siege
organised operation to prevent a place from receiving supplies in order to force a surrender

• The army laid siege for 17 days before the city surrendered.
• The siege of the building was broken up by armed police.

bitter divisions
angry disagreements between two groups

• There were bitter divisions between the two groups after years of fighting.
• The new political manifesto created bitter divisions within the party.

final push
last effort or movement

• The police made a final push to clear the crowded streets.
• The politician made a final push to win the presidency after weeks of failing to impress voters.

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