Emergencies Act Powers
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Emergencies Act invoked because all levels of government failed to act, Singh saysSingh said the NDP voted to invoke the Emergencies Act because the protestors were a threat to Canada's democracy and sovereignty.PoliticsFeb 23, 2022
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Liberals, NDP pass key vote on Emergencies Act use for convoy blockadesIn a vote on Monday night, 185 MPs voted in favour of the use of the emergency powers in response to blockades in Ottawa and elsewhere, while 151 voted against the measure.PoliticsFeb 21, 2022
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‘Threat still exists’: Emergencies Act to remain as long as required, Bill Blair saysIn an interview on the West Block, Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says as soon as the job is completed, 'we will end these measures.'CanadaFeb 20, 2022
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Ottawa convoy supporters dismiss authority of Emergencies Act, no plans to leaveTrucks other vehicles with Canadian flags or banners remain in downtown Ottawa with drivers saying they will stay until all COVID-19 vaccine mandates are lifted.CanadaFeb 16, 2022
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Bringing children, food or fuel to convoy blockades prohibited under Emergencies ActSuch activities could entail a $5,000 fine or five years in prison while Canada is under the national Emergencies Act invoked on Monday.CanadaFeb 15, 2022
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