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Canadian officials reclaimed the Ambassador Bridge, a major international crossing, after it had been blockaded for nearly a week. But Ottawa remains paralyzed by an antigovernment protest.

Ottawa police announced the establishment of an enhanced "Integrated Command Centre" with the OPP and RCMP to respond to the "the escalation of the current occupation."

Mayor Jim Watson is accusing the federal and Ontario governments of not stepping up with additional resources as the demonstration against COVID-19 mandates reaches its 17th day.

The Mayors Office told councillors that an agreement was reached through "backchannel negotiations" for vehicles to exit residential streets in the coming days.