Daniel Bulford is a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who became the head of security for the Canada convoy protest in 2022.

Career

Bulford is a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police intelligence officer and sniper who was part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s security team [1] He resigned from the police force in December 2021 after fifteen years of service.[2] He was critical of the government of Canada's requirement for police to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before he resigned.[2]

Activism

In October 2021, Bullford was a guest on Keean Bexte's podcast The Counter Signal.[3]

Bulford was head of security of the 2022 Canada convoy protest in Ottawa.[1][4] He also performed the role of spokesperson,[5] and was a liaison focal point for authorities.[6] During his time in the role he spoke of his good relations with police forces.[7] Bulford was arrested on February 18, 2022 in Ottawa[8] and later released without charge.[9]

In a document submitted to the public enquiry into the Canadian government use of the Emergencies Act, the Ontario Provincial Police stated that Bulford leaked the Prime Minister's schedule, a claim that he denied while giving evidence at the enquiry.[2]

Bulford is a leader of Mounties 4 Freedom.[10][11]

Personal life

Bulford grew up in Alberta,[11] and is married.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 McLeod, Marsha; Dickson, Janice (October 31, 2022). "OPP profiled Randy Hillier, convoy organizers and far-right group during protests, documents show". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 Raycraft, Richard (November 4, 2022). "Former Mountie denies leaking prime minister's schedule". CBC.
  3. ↑ "StackPath". xtramagazine.com. March 4, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  4. ↑ Trinh, Judy (February 9, 2022). "How organizers with police and military expertise may be helping Ottawa convoy protest dig in". CBC.
  5. ↑ Goldenberg, Joel (February 4, 2022). "Troublemakers not associated with Freedom Convoy: former RCMP officer". The Suburban Newspaper. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Canada protesters dig in with military-style proficiency". The Japan Times. February 12, 2022. Archived from the original on November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  7. ↑ Fraser, David (July 1, 2022). "Freedom Convoy protesters return to Ottawa for Canada Day". CBC.
  8. ↑ "A timeline of what led up to the invocation of the Emergencies Act". CityNews Ottawa. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  9. ↑ Fraser, David (March 30, 2022). "Most key participants in Ottawa convoy protest not yet charged". CBC.
  10. ↑ "Allison adds name to Hillier's convoy statement". stcatharinesstandard.com. February 7, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  11. 1 2 Joy, Lisa (July 31, 2022). "Protests planned at police stations across country". SaskToday.ca. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Convoy protests: Ottawa police say over 100 people arrested; convoy organizer Chris Barber released on bail". thestar.com. February 18, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
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