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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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Kenney to table motion in Alberta Legislature opposing invocation of federal Emergencies ActKenney has previously disagreed with the use of the Emergencies Act in Alberta, deeming it "not necessary." The Alberta Legislature is scheduled to resume next Tuesday.PoliticsFeb 17, 2022
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Tamara Lich, convoy organizer, arrested amid ‘major’ push to oust blockadeA convoy spokesperson confirmed the arrest to Global News, calling it a "dark moment" in Canadian history and "a disgrace to any liberal democracy, although not a surprise."CanadaFeb 17, 2022
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Ottawa police issue new warning amid convoy blockade: ‘leave the area now’Some demonstrators in the convoy blockade in Ottawa have remained defiant in the face of the Emergencies Act and are vowing to remain.CanadaFeb 16, 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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Canada’s emergency law invoked over fear of ‘serious violence’ for political, ideological gainWhile the order does not use the word 'terrorism,' the rationale provided uses similar language to that included in the definition of terrorism in Canada.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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Ottawa mayor made a ‘backchannel’ deal to remove convoy from ‘residential’ areasOttawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has asked for 1,800 more officers – more than double his entire force – to lift what he calls an “occupation” of the national capital.CanadaFeb 13, 2022
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Trudeau government actively considering emergency powers to end blockades: BlairEmergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says Ottawa is prepared to invoke emergency powers to deal with blockades, but police must "do their jobs" and enforce existing laws.CanadaFeb 13, 2022
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