Temporary security cameras deployed ahead of B.C. throne speech
Posted February 8, 2022 6:12 am.
Last Updated February 8, 2022 6:13 am.
Police in Victoria have deployed temporary CCTV cameras to “ensure public safety” during the throne speech, set to take place in the legislature Monday.
The precaution comes amid heightened tensions across the country in the wake of protests over COVID-19 mandates.
“We are deploying these temporarily placed, monitored cameras in public spaces in accordance with B.C. and national privacy legislation. The cameras will be taken down a short time after the event,” police say in a statement, adding signage is posted to let people know about the cameras.
VicPD says it’s also anticipating traffic disruptions in the area.
Our temporary, monitored CCTV cameras are deployed in the @BCLegislature area to help protect #yyj public safety during tomorrow's Throne Speech. There may be #yyjtraffic delays. We'll keep you posted here. Want more info or have concerns: https://t.co/utnXmcOogY
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) February 8, 2022
The speech kicks off the next session of the house and will outline the BC NDP’s agenda for the coming months.
Premier John Horgan, who recently underwent treatment for throat cancer, will be among the returning politicians, as will the new leader of the BC Liberals, Kevin Falcon.
The throne speech comes two weeks ahead of the government’s budget, which is expected to include a financial accounting of last fall’s devastating floods and mudslides in southern B.C.
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It also comes amid calls for the removal of health measures across the country. A demonstration in Ottawa is now into its second week, with many people occupying some areas of the city in opposition of mandates.
Over the weekend, protests erupted in various Canadian cities, including Victoria, in opposition of COVID-19 measures. In Victoria, demonstrators gathered outside of the legislature to speak out.
