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]