Late June 6, Twitter customers began warning Kawartha Dairy after seeing a photo of a worker’s vehicle decorated with flags in support of the so-called Freedom Escort, a protest against the order that closed roads in central Ottawa and across the province. for weeks.
The tweet with the photo has since been deleted, however, Kawartha Dairy confirmed that an employee was asked to remove the “offensive” flags after complaints.
“We understand that the flags on one of one of our employee’s personal vehicles were offensive,” the company said on Twitter.  “Although there were no swearing at the flags, we spoke with the clerk, who removed the flags from his vehicle.”
“Kawartha Dairy does not support and is in no way affiliated with the marginal movement.”

			Kawartha Dairy prides itself on being an inclusive company that treats everyone as a family and respects the personal views of our employees and customers.
		– Kawartha Dairy (@kawarthadairy) June 7, 2022
		While some on social media said the flags contained obscenities, especially in relation to Prime Minister Justin Trinto, the company claims they did not.
		We understand, and have confirmed, that the flags were “We The Fringe” flags and not “F *** Trudeau” flags.
		In a statement, Dana Somerville, who oversees all Kawartha Dairy retail stores, reiterated that the company respects the personal views of both its employees and its customers.
		“We understand that the flags on one of one of our employee’s personal vehicles were offensive to some. Although there was no swearing at the flags, we spoke with the employee, who agreed to remove the flags from his vehicle while he was at work.”
		This explanation did not seem to stifle the frustration of some customers, who argued that Canadians should boycott the company.
		“As a customer at this Newmarket site, I find it incredibly inappropriate,” one person wrote.  “Please look into the matter immediately, as children and adults do not need to submit to such language while simply eating ice cream.”
		Another customer said they usually buy Kawartha ice cream daily, but “if nothing is done about it, we will not be.”

					We buy Kawartha ice cream almost exclusively every day.  If nothing is done about it, we will not be.
				– Davey Boy (@saugadave) June 7, 2022
				“I was at this site a few weeks ago and I did not think it was a permanent accessory. Now I know better and I will avoid it. I can not support this nonsense,” wrote another person.

							Boycotting @Kawarthadairy for their support of an anti-democratic stance and utter vulgarity. # IStandWithTrudeau.
						– lover of the sea (@SheldrickCathy) June 7, 2022
						Other clients said that people should respect the right of all people, including employees, to express themselves in their personal property.

									Although I do not support this kind of behavior, I think calling people on Twitter trying to actually hurt businesses or trying to lay off employees is just as bad.
								– Ryan (@rpmetheringham) June 7, 2022
								Freedom Convoy arrived in Ottawa in February and stayed for three weeks, blocking roads and forcing businesses to close.  More than 100 people were charged.