Emergencies Act
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Supreme Court to hear federal appeal over use of Emergencies ActThe Supreme Court of Canada will hear federal arguments about the government's legal justification for using the Emergencies Act to quell protests in the nation's capital in 2022.CanadaOct 22
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Ottawa appeals Emergencies Act use during ‘Freedom Convoy’ to Supreme CourtThe federal government is appealing a January ruling from the Federal Court of Appeal that upheld the use of the emergencies law breached Charter rights.CanadaMar 17
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Use of Emergencies Act to stop ‘Freedom Convoy’ unreasonable: appeal courtThe ruling upheld a 2024 decision by the Federal Court that also concluded there was 'no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act.'CanadaJan 16
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Windsor sues Ottawa over costs of 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockadeThe City of Windsor is suing the federal government over the costs incurred due to the so-called Freedom Convoy blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in early 2022.CanadaNov 4, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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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