Ottawa Blockades
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Freeland says Canada’s economic reputation was at risk, prompting Emergencies ActThe deputy prime minister and finance minister would not share specific data that would have been available at the time the Act was invoked showing damage to the economy.PoliticsJun 14, 2022
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Police didn’t anticipate Emergencies Act use to end convoy blockades: RCMP chiefBrenda Lucki said powers afforded to police by the government's invoking of the Emergencies Act were not used to clear blockades at Canadian border crossings.CanadaMay 10, 2022
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Saskatchewan considers challenging federal Emergencies Act in courtA spokeswoman for Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says in a statement that the province has not ruled out legal recourse over the Emergencies Act.CanadaFeb 22, 2022
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Trudeau says Emergencies Act won’t override fundamental rights — but experts aren’t so sureWith broad powers that go beyond what governments can normally do, some experts are warning the Emergencies Act could leave an indefinite scar on the face of the nation.CanadaFeb 15, 2022
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Premier Scott Moe says Emergencies Act not needed in SaskatchewanSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government does not support the federal government invoking the Emergencies Act.CanadaFeb 14, 2022
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Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act for 1st time to aid convoy blockade responseFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government is broadening anti-terrorist financing laws and laws targeting the proceeds of crime to apply to crowdfunding websites.CanadaFeb 14, 2022
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No Canadian politicians should be promoting blockades, says Alberta’s KenneyAlberta Premier Jason Kenney said he expects police to use the powers under the province's critical infrastructure defence bill to enforce the law against ongoing blockades.CanadaFeb 12, 2022
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Trudeau says ‘everything’ on the table to end blockades, warns of potential violencePrime Minister Justin Trudeau said police will apply tougher enforcement of the laws 'in a predictable, progressive approach,' and that he hopes people will leave peacefully.CanadaFeb 11, 2022
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