I left Ottawa right before this happened and it's the only thing I regret about leaving. I would've loved to buy those guys a few jerry cans for their trucks. With plenty of added sugar, of course!
Ottawa sees protests all the time. This wasn't a protest, it was an occupation.
People have already mentioned these, but a Squire or equivalent Tele, Revstar or hardtail Pacifica... Does Yamaha sell a hardtail Pacifica for less than £500 these days? Well, if they do, check it out. Cheap Pacificas are generally great value for money.
Of course, my favourite fixed bridge guitar these days is my Worn Casino but I guess it's not as versatile as the others. Still, I think it comes in at under £500. I paid $600 Canadian for mine, with a case.