James Topp was charged but not arrested in February for prejudice of good order and discipline. He has completed the march to the Capital from Vancouver.

A Canadian Veteran James Top arrived at the National War Memorial early Thursday evening.

He completed a cross-country march to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates. He began his march in February from Vancouver.

Hundreds of people lined Wellington Street and the National War Memorial to cheer on Topp as he finished his March to Freedom final leg.

Who Is James Topp From Canada?

James Topp was charged with prejudice and discipline in February but not arrested. James is a 28-year-old veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Department of National Defence charged him for publicly opposing federal vaccine requirements while serving in uniform. 

Many of those involved in the Freedom Convoy came to downtown Ottawa for weeks until the police used force to end the illegal occupation.

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As James arrived at the National War Memorial on Thursday evening, cheers and chants of "Freedom!" erupted.

He knelt in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, weeping, before speaking to the crowd, thanking them for their unison and urging them not to give up.

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A wall was set up at the National War Memorial with "Thank you, truckers" notes written during the February "Freedom Convoy" protest in downtown Ottawa.

Topp approached the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and kneeled. As Topp hugged supporters, the crowd chanted, "Thank you."

Was He Arrested For Speaking Out Against COVID-19?

James Topp was not arrested but charged for two accounts. Topp was marching for three reasons, according to the Canada Marches website. 

The reason was protesting federal government COVID-19 vaccine mandates, assisting Canadians who have been denied employment and services or have lost income due to the mandate, and advocating on behalf of those who have been pressured into taking the vaccine.

"We rise to serve Canadians with honesty, respect, and compassion to bring our country back together," he said.

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Residents are on edge following Topp's arrival in the capital and promises of a new round of protests beginning on Canada Day.

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Mayor Jim Watson and interim police chief Steve Bell promised to crack down on illegal activity.

Topp's march was joined earlier Thursday by Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre.

Poilievre walked west of downtown Ottawa alongside Topp, where hundreds of people had gathered to see the army reservist.

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