Protestors in Ottawa may be arrested soon in a crackdown promised by PM Trudeau. (NY Times)

Prime Minister Trudeau is facing the most important challenge of his tenure. The anti-vaccine protests are roiling the nation like nothing has in recent Canadian memory. However, Covid 19 restrictions are easing across the Canada and the United States in what could be perceived as acquiescing to the demands of protestors but is more likely due to the dramatic reduction in viral transmission. The restrictions are likely to return if another Covid variant emerges that once again threatens the health of society at large. Hopefully that won’t happen.