for companies to be able to decide that. and take away our right to earn money and support our livelihood. >> reporter: now this is all happening despite the protesters representing a small minority of canadians. more than 80% of eligible canadians are fully vaccinated and the canadian trucking alliance, the primary canadian d 85% of canadian truckers who regularly cross the u.s. border are vaccinated. for you, why is it important for you to be here today? >> well, because -- because like your -- >> don't talk to them. this is fake news. >> reporter: despite the fact the people may be part of a minority in canada, they are receiving a lot of support from conservatives and other right wing figures in the united states. >> we are now aware of the significant element from the united states that have been involved in the funding, the organizing, and the demonstrating. >> the canadian truckers are