Ottawa Protests

• Why did Ottawa use the Emergencies Act? Federal lawyers will explain

  The 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.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
  
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ anniversary may draw 500 people to Parliament Hill, security warns

  Any attempts to block roadways near Parliament Hill akin to what happened in the 'Freedom Convoy' last year will face 'swift and immediate' action, Ottawa police say.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
  
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• Security officials planning for possible new ‘Freedom Convoy’ in 2023: Trudeau advisor

  Jody Thomas told a parliamentary committee this evening that deputy ministers are meeting to discuss the prospective demonstration for the first time this week.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Not all options exhausted by cabinet before Emergencies Act invoked, inquiry hears

  Members of the Privy Council testified including the deputy secretary to cabinet, Jacqueline Bogden, and Jeffery Hutchinson, a senior adviser in her office.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
• Extremists among ‘Freedom Convoy’ could attack the public, PM’s advisor warned

  Jody Thomas reached out to the RCMP for a threat assessment of the protests in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
• Coutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings

  Jim Willett, mayor of Coutts, Alta., told the inquiry that he warned Jason Kenney and the province's solicitor general about the impending protest by email on Jan. 27.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters set to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

  A local Alberta politician facing charges for participating in ``Freedom Convoy'' protests at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade is among those scheduled to testify Tuesday.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
• Emergencies Act inquiry: ‘Diagolon’ leader Jeremy MacKenzie testifying today

  The inquiry has been tasked with investigating the events that led to the federal government's invocation of the Emergencies Act in February.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
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• Tamara Lich ‘did not control’ convoy demonstrators, inquiry hears

  While the inquiry heard evidence of instances during which negotiators logged their attempts to convince the protesters to leave, Lich insisted she had "never been told to leave."

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
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• Emergencies Act inquiry: Majority of funds raised for protest were returned or confiscated

  Benjamin Dichter, James Bauder and Tamara Lich will testify at the Public Order Emergency Commission which is examining the use of the the Emergencies Act.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022