Cross country pro-pipeline convoy arrives at Parliament Hill

A large scene fronted by a pro-pipeline group has made its presence well known on Parliament Hill today.

The “United We Roll” protest convoy arrived in Ottawa after spending five days driving across the country from Red Deer, Alberta.

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Hundreds of pro-pipeline protesters are making their way from Arnprior to Parliament Hill on Highway 417 and they have made it to the hill

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Made up mostly of Albertans and Westerners, the convoy was created as a form of protest to federal and environmental policies.

According to reports, the movement has become a lightning rod for extremist, anti-immigrant sentiments.

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United We Roll The MSM have you believe otherwise, but it’s really about Making Canada Great Again. Stop watching the MSM and start researching for yourself. You’ll be amazed at the truth. #unitedweroll #unitedwerollconvoyforcanada #unitedwerollforcanada #greatawakening #darktolight #MEGA #wakeupamerica

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Tuesday’s protests at Parliament Hill focused on two bills that overhaul environmental assessments of energy projects and ban oil tankers from the northern coast of British Columbia.

The group also called on the Liberal Government to scrap the carbon tax.

With files from the Canadian Press.