Every independent small business around the Rideau centre is open and seen their business go through the roof since the protestors arrived. Begs the question why the Rideau centre which has security and resources to open remains closed. 
https://twitter.com/ArielTroster/status/1490660085001039877
I've spoken to a few business owners around the Rideau centre who're open and asked them why the Rideau centre is closed and they're equally perplexed. The restaurant attached to the Rideau centre which doesn't have a mall entrance is open. I had dinner there on the weekend.
One business owner less than a block away says this business is back to pre-pandemic levels because of the protestors. He pays $10,000 a month in rent and has lost a lot of money because of the lockdowns.
I've noticed that small businesses and restaurants that are closed in Ottawa are either at the Rideau centre or in other corporate office buildings. With the exception of the two restaurants at 700 Sussex Dr, everything is open.
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