The Cornerstone Housing for Women shelter in downtown Ottawa says the ongoing protest has re-triggered clients who have already experienced trauma — to the point that one woman has sought refuge at a hospital.
Sarah Davis, the shelter’s executive director, said people have harassed clients for wearing masks. She said she herself was yelled at in the face.
“Women are afraid to go out to access their supports and their services,” said Davis.
“The women really are feeling terrorized.”
Cornerstone is the latest group to speak out about what Ottawa’s police chief described as “heavy fear all around” as the protest is almost a week old.
