In late January $2022,$ a convoy of transport trucks and other vehicles travelled to Ottawa

to protest Covid restrictions and vaccine mandates. When they arrived, they parked

their vehicles in and around Parliament Hill and stayed there for about one week. The

vehicles blocked the streets. Among other types of disturbing conduct, some protesters

engaged in an organized and incessant honking of horns from transport trucks and

other vehicles. People that lived in the area were particularly troubled by the constant

honking which disturbed their sleep and the general enjoyment of their homes.

What tort$($s$)$ could the residents argue was$/$were committed by the protestors?

Set out the elements of the tort, explain whether you believe the tort can be

proven, whether any defences may be applicable, and the remedies, if successful.