Emergencies Act
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No Emergencies Act reform yet — but more consultations, minister saysPublic Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa will launch consultations with the provinces, territories and other stakeholders on potential Emergencies Act reforms.CanadaMar 6
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Ottawa appeals court ruling that found use of Emergencies Act ‘unreasonable’The government is asking the Federal Court of Appeal to overturn a decision that found the government's use of the Emergencies Act led to the infringement of constitutional rights.CanadaFeb 23
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Ontario deputy premier defends feds over Emergencies Act rulingOntario's deputy premier and former solicitor general came to the Trudeau government's defence after it was ruled Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable.PoliticsJan 24
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Federal Court finds Emergencies Act for ‘Freedom Convoy’ violated CharterThe Federal Court has ruled the Trudeau government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act during the so-called "Freedom Convoy" that descended on Ottawa violated the Charter.PoliticsJan 23
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Ottawa’s full plan for Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations to come in 2024The federal government was required to respond to the recommendations within a year, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had committed to having a response plan within six months.CanadaAug 31, 2023
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How to answer Emergency Act inquiry recommendations? Plan nears: LeBlancPublic Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he will soon present a report to the prime minister outlining how the government plans to respond to Emergency Act recommendations.CanadaAug 24, 2023
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Ottawa set to give update on Emergencies Act inquiry recommendationsRouleau found in his report that the government met the threshold to use the Emergencies Act in response to demonstrations against COVID-19 measures.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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Trial date set for Pat King, ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizerKing, an influential figure in the convoy movement that occupied the streets of downtown Ottawa for three weeks in 2022, is facing multiple charges.CanadaJul 24, 2023
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Danielle Smith photo with protesters charged in ‘Freedom Convoy’ raises eyebrowsAt issue is a photo of United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith and three people who were fined or charged for their role in the so-called Freedom Convoy to Ottawa.PoliticsApr 27, 2023
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Why did Ottawa use the Emergencies Act? Federal lawyers will explainThe lawyers plan to spell out reasons the Federal Court should dismiss arguments from several groups and individuals who reject the government's invocation of the emergency law.CanadaApr 5, 2023
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