Daniel Bulford

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. 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. 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. 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. 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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