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Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act

Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act

Mar 6, 2024 | 10:24am
The federal government is open to possible changes to the Emergencies Act but says it first wants to consult widely on the law it invoked to quell “Freedom Convoy” protests two years ago. In a final response Wednesday to a commission of inquiry, the Liberal government also outlines steps it is taking to improve the […]

Liberals’ decision to invoke Emergencies Act justified, commission says

Feb 17, 2023 | 11:58am

The Public Order Emergency Commission says the Liberal government met the “very high threshold” for invoking the Emergencies Act amid the weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter. In a report released today, Justice Paul Rouleau concludes a series of policing failures and a “failure of federalism” led to a protest that spun out of control […]

‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters voted The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year

Dec 20, 2022 | 10:15am

They came to Ottawa by the thousands with different goals and grievances, but united in their disenfranchisement with the federal Liberal government and COVID-19 health restrictions. The protesters who formed the self-titled “Freedom Convoy” and similar demonstrations across the country blockaded the streets of the capital and international border crossings, marking a new form of […]

Inquiry into Liberal government’s use of Emergencies Act kicks off

Oct 13, 2022 | 8:19am

The judge leading the public inquiry into the federal Liberal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act warned of tight timelines on Thursday as he urged everyone to work together to enlighten Canadians. “Uncovering the truth is an important goal,” Commissioner Paul Rouleau said in his opening remarks to the Public Order Emergency Commission, which […]

Trudeau, convoy leaders expected to testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act

Oct 10, 2022 | 9:39am

The public inquiry into the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter begins on Thursday, and dozens of witnesses, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and high-profile convoy organizers, are expected to testify. The Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act on Feb. 14, granting to police extraordinary temporary powers […]

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